Nikkei Asia News Roundup with Jada and Brian #66(2025.4.25) ”Vietnam’s state restructuring drive brings hope and concern”
Apr 25, 2025
Dive into the rising influence of generative AI and its effect on the art community. Discover how extreme weather is reshaping tourism in Thailand and affecting businesses in India. Learn about China's push to enhance conditions for delivery workers, ensuring safety and fair pay. Then, explore Vietnam's state restructuring, weighing the hope for job security and efficiency against the challenges faced by civil servants. Finally, uncover Vietnam's ambitious plan to achieve high-income status by 2045 through government consolidation and economic reforms.
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Vietnam's State Job Cuts and Streamlining
- Vietnam plans to cut 20% of civil servant jobs within five years to improve efficiency and reduce corruption.
- Eliminating the district level of administration aims to streamline governance and attract more foreign investment.
Vietnam vs US Restructuring Approach
- Vietnam's state restructuring under To Lam contrasts with US federal government cuts under Elon Musk.
- The Vietnamese approach is ambitious and complex, focusing on broad systemic change.
Removing District Level Government
- Vietnam’s three-tier government structure includes outdated districts planned for removal.
- Eliminating this mid-level administration aims to reduce bureaucracy and make doing business easier.