Public opinion is very interested in the information that the Politburo and the Secretariat requested research on the orientation of continuing to reorganize and abolish district-level administrative levels; orientation to merge some provinces.
On forums, there were many opinions expressing consensus, some experts and managers enthusiastically gave advice.
Prof. Dr. Tran Ngoc Duong - former Deputy Head of the National Assembly Office - said that with the determination of our Party at present, we will do it strongly and quickly. Because we have determined that the starting point of the new era will start from the 14th National Party Congress (January 2026), we need to prepare a solid foundation right now so that when we step in, we can implement it immediately. The merger of provinces can also be implemented before the 14th National Congress.
Entering a strong and decisive new era with a streamlined apparatus is what the people are waiting for. Therefore, the merger of provinces must be completed this year, the leadership of the new provinces after the merger must be selected to take on the responsibility of the nation and people in the "new era".
Streamlining the apparatus has taken a step, followed by merging provinces and removing district levels. The policy of merging provinces has received a lot of consensus among the people, or to be more precise, the people want to complete it soon. And 2025 is the "golden time" for implementation.
Former Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Tien Dinh analyzed that the transport infrastructure is favorable, information technology is developed, and the qualifications of civil servants are improved. This is the "golden time" to reduce the number of provincial-level administrative units.
Mr. Nguyen Su (former leader of Hoi An) expressed his opinion that Quang Nam and Da Nang are "one", which is the unity of culture, history, and the same socio-economic conditions. At each historical time, due to different socio-economic conditions, there should be different behaviors. In 1997, the division of the province was reasonable. And now, a merger is necessary.
Provincial mergers must be done, but the biggest difficulty and obstacle is leaders and people with high positions and great powers in localities. Merging means that some people lose their "seat". This is a reality that needs to be faced and the best solution for personnel.
I would like to reiterate General Secretary To Lam's words: Streamlining the apparatus requires solidarity, unity, courage, and sacrifice of each cadre and party member.
The merger of provinces will challenge the spirit of solidarity, bravery and sacrifice of cadres and party members. For the great thing of the country, I hope there will be many people with courage and willingness to sacrifice.
