Ho Chi Minh City Party Secretary Tran Luu Quang announced that the city will no longer prioritize appointing local-born officials as leaders of wards and communes. This aligns with the national policy already applied to provincial and municipal party secretaries.
According to Mr. Quang, “local officials” are defined by their place of origin or hometown. Extending this policy to the grassroots level is part of the effort to create a leaner, more transparent, and merit-based administration. “Not only the Party sector but also local governments must be ready for reassignments,” he stated during the review conference of Resolution 18 on October 22.
He emphasized that the previous administrative merger of Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, and Ba Ria–Vung Tau led to a temporary personnel arrangement that did not always match capability with responsibility. After four months of operation, many inefficiencies have surfaced, prompting the need for adjustments.
Mr. Quang dismissed online rumors that the city would merge another 48 wards and 4 communes, confirming that all administrative restructuring had already been approved by the Central Government and no further mergers will occur in the next few years.
He also urged the city to strengthen its grassroots infrastructure and training, including AI-based support systems. Departments of Construction, Agriculture, Environment, and Finance were instructed to establish hotlines and AI-powered chatbots to assist local staff. “Officials should learn from each other in practical ways — not just sit in classes scrolling Facebook or TikTok,” he said humorously.
After the merger, Ho Chi Minh City now covers more than 6,700 km², with around 13.7 million residents and 168 administrative units. The city’s political system includes 173 Party organizations, 15 specialized departments, and over 7,300 officials.
“Reassignment isn’t punishment — it’s an opportunity for growth,” Mr. Quang concluded.
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