Mr. Tran Duc Thang, Standing Deputy Inspector General of the Government Inspectorate, has been assigned by the Prime Minister to serve as Acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment, effective July 17, 2025.
Starting July 1, 2025, 34 provinces and centrally governed cities across Vietnam officially began operating under a new two-tier local government model, comprising only provincial and communal levels—effectively dissolving the district-level government structure. This historic shift marks a major milestone in Vietnam’s ongoing administrative reform agenda, aimed at streamlining governance, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing public service delivery. As one of the key ministries deeply involved in agricultural development and environmental protection, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has taken a proactive approach in adapting to the new model. It has reviewed and revised policy frameworks, delegated appropriate authority, and prioritized capacity-building for grassroots-level officials. This proactive stance not only ensures continuity in sectoral governance but also lays the foundation for advancing digital transformation, green agriculture, circular econom
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a directive for swift and comprehensive action to mitigate the aftermath of severe flooding in northern and midland regions of Vietnam. From June 8-10, heavy rainfall led to extensive flooding in the provinces of Quang Ninh, Hai Phong and Ha Giang, causing significant disruption and damage.
On April 25th, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) hosted a training workshop on media coverage of integration, UNESCO, and ASEAN in 2024 for journalists from various media agencies in Hanoi.
By 2030, Vietnam is planning to develop new Marine Conservation Areas (MCAs) and restore marine ecosystems, increasing the area of marine and coastal conservation zones to approximately 6% of Vietnam's coastal area. This plan, initiated by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, is currently undergoing feedback and input from various coastal regions and entities.
On July 7, 2023, Deputy Prime Minister of the Government, Mr. Tran Hong Ha, signed Decision No. 815/QD-TTg to establish the Institute of Environmental, Marine, and Island Sciences under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
The Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Office of the National EPR Council recently organized a "Conference on dissemination and training on the implementation of extended producer responsibility (EPR) according to regulations of the Law on Environmental Protection" in Danang City. The conference was attended by more than 100 delegates from agencies, organizations, associations, businesses and recycling and waste treatment units in the Central region and Central Highlands.
On the morning of September 14, 2023, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Office of the National EPR Council held a training conference to implement regulations on extended producer responsibility (EPR) according to the provisions of the Law on Environmental Protection. The conference attracted a large participation of associations, manufacturing and importing enterprises, and recycling and waste treatment enterprises in the Southern region.
Recently, in Hanoi, the Faculty of Land Management at Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment organized a workshop to provide feedback on the draft Land Law 2013 (Amendment). Dr. Pham Anh Tuan, Head of the Faculty of Land Management, chaired the workshop.