Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 1 -- Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam's biggest economic engine, launches fireworks to welcome New Year 2026

Last year was considered the important year for Viet Nam to figure out new development thoughts, institutions and major development orienations to lay foundations for the new development era.

Viet Nam completed the massive restructuring of the political system to improve the efficiency of the political system while saving budget for development investment.

After restructuring, the Government apparatus comprises 14 ministries and three ministerial-level agencies (a reduction of five ministries and ministerial-level bodies, and three Government-attached agencies).

All 13 general departments and equivalent entities ...