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Vietnam reform

Vietnam Approves Radical Consolidation of Provinces and Major Cities
By Sebastian Strangio
The change, part of an administrative "revolution" spearheaded by CPV chief To Lam, will see the number of provinces and centrally-run cities cut from 63 to just 34.

Vietnam’s Centralization Drive Faces External Economic Headwinds
By Vu Lam
Communist Party chief To Lam has embarked on a radical program of administrative reform that is increasingly vulnerable to forces beyond Hanoi’s control.

Vietnam to Cut Provinces by Half in Radical Administrative Restructure
By Sebastian Strangio
The reforms are part of a drive to make the country's political system "lean, compact, strong, efficient, effective, and impactful.”

Vietnam’s Bureaucratic ‘Revolution’ Falls Short of True Reform
By Hai Hong Nguyen
Communist Party chief To Lam's project of institutional renovations stops short of the highest echelons of power.

A Turning Point in Vietnam’s Politics
By Alexander L. Vuving
Will Communist Party chief To Lam succeed in leading his nation into a "new era" of economic ascendance?

Vietnam’s Bureaucratic ‘Revolution’: Rationales and Challenges
By Duong Thi Thuy Pham and Mai Truong
Communist Party chief To Lam's unprecedented institutional streamlining is designed to bolster Vietnam's competitiveness – but it could come at a cost.

Vietnam Sets Off Down the Path of Institutional ‘Revolution’
By Hai Hong Nguyen
To Lam, the new chief of the Communist Party of Vietnam, has pledged to lead the country into a "new era."

Why North Korea Can't Follow in Vietnam's Footsteps
By Chan-Young Bang
There are several limitations to Vietnam-North Korea economic development comparisons.

Doi Moi II: Rule of Law and State Legitimacy in Vietnam
By Le Vinh Trien and Kris Hartley
“Vietnam has the opportunity to define a next-generation model of liberalized development.”
Despite Crackdown on Dissent, Can Vietnam Reform?
Vietnam stands at a contradictory political crossroads. The line between activities deemed acceptable and illegal remains ill-defined.
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