In Bac Yen commune, the ceremony saw the attendance of Cha A Cua, member of the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board and Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Council, along with former leaders of former Bac Yen district, local Party members, officials, and civil servants.

In line with the National Assembly Standing Committee’s resolution on administrative unit reorganisation, Bac Yen has reduced its number of communes and towns from 16 to six commune. The newly established administrative units are Bac Yen, Xim Vang, Ta Xua, Chieng Sai, Ta Khoa, and Pac Nga.

Bac Yen commune was established through the merger of Phieng Ban, Song Pe, and Hong Ngai communes, and Bac Yen town, covering a total area of 195.23 square kilometres and home to 21,852 people. Local officials, Party members, and civil servants have been prepared to operate under the new two-tier administrative model.

On June 23–24, a full trial run of the political system was conducted, including the Party Committee’s Standing Board, People’s Council, and People’s Committee, along with all departments and mass organisations. Five public administrative procedures were successfully tested at the public administrative service centre, with sufficient staffing, infrastructure, and equipment for effective operations.

Starting July 1, Yen Chau officially dissolved its district-level administration and consolidated 14 communes and towns into five communes. All officials, Party members, and civil servants of the newly established communes attended the announcement ceremony via livestream.

Luong Thi Van Anh, a member of the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the committee’s Inspection Board, attended the announcement ceremony from Yen Chau commune.

Yen Chau commune was established through the merger of Yen Chau town and the communes of Chieng Dong, Chieng Sang, Chieng Pan, Chieng Khoi, and Sap Vat. The newly formed commune spans a total area of 246.55 square kilometres with 57 hamlets and a population of over 33,000.

Following its establishment, Yen Chau commune streamlined its apparatus to ensure leaner, more efficient operations. Since June 21, the commune has conducted trial operations of its local government to refine administrative procedures, management coordination, and public service delivery. Personnel, equipment, and infrastructure have been fully prepared to ensure smooth and effective governance.

Lu Van Cuong, Deputy Secretary of the former Yen Chau district Party Committee and Chairman of the former Yen Chau district People’s Committee, has been appointed Secretary of the Party Committee of Yen Chau commune for the 2025–2030 term.

At the Thuan Chau commune site, the ceremony was attended by Dinh Thi Bich Thao, member of the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee and head of the committee’s Board for Information, Education, and Mass Mobilisation, along with local officials, civil servants, Party members, and residents from hamlets and sub-zones across the commune.

Under the new two-tier local government model, Thuan Chau district has been streamlined from 28 communes and towns to just 10 communes: Thuan Chau, Chieng La, Nam Lau, Muoi Noi, Muong Khieng, Co Ma, Binh Thuan, Muong E, Long He, and Muong Bam.

In preparation for operating the two-tier local government model, Thuan Chau district has developed a personnel plan to reassign district- and commune-level officials to the 10 new communes, ensuring compliance with standards, conditions, and staffing regulations.

The district has conducted trial operations of commune-level administrations, prioritised the allocation of offices and facilities, and launched public administration service centres to be ready for receiving and processing administrative procedures for both residents and businesses.

Thuan Chau commune was formed through the merger of Thuan Chau town, and the communes of Phong Ly, Thom Mon, Tong Lanh, and Chieng Pac. The commune’s headquarters is now located at the former Thuan Chau district People’s Committee office. Following the merger, Thuan Chau covers a natural area of 132.83 square kilometres and has a population of 46,958. Ahead of the transition, from June 24, the commune conducted trial operations of its public administrative service centre, with staff, equipment, and facilities fully in place to ensure smooth functioning from July 1.

At the Quynh Nhai commune site, the announcement ceremony was attended by Bui Minh Tan, member of the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee and head of the committee’s Internal Affairs Board, along with a large number of local officials, Party members, and residents.

In line with the policy to eliminate the district level and consolidate commune-level administrative units, shifting from a three-tier to a two-tier local government model, Quynh Nhai district has merged 11 commune-level units (including 10 communes and one town) into four communes: Quynh Nhai, Muong Sai, Muong Gion, and Muong Chien.

After the reorganisation, Quynh Nhai commune spans 244 square kilometres and has a population of 30,048. Its headquarters is located at the office of the former Quynh Nhai district Party Committee, People’s Council, and People’s Committee. The name “Quynh Nhai” was adopted from the former district name, chosen for its brevity, memorability, and alignment with the locality’s historical, cultural, and traditional values, with strong support from local residents.

Attending the announcement ceremony in Thao Nguyen ward was Luu Minh Quan, member of the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of provincial Party Agencies. Joining the event in Moc Chau ward was Nguyen Thanh Cong, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee.

Implementing the two-tier local administration model, the former Moc Chau township merged 15 commune-level administrative units into four wards and four communes. Thao Nguyen ward was established through the merger of Co Do and Thao Nguyen wards. After its establishment, Thao Nguyen covers an area of 53.09 sq.km with a population of 22,479. Moc Chau ward was established by merging the Chieng Hac commune, Moc Ly ward, and Muong Sang ward. The newly-formed ward has a total area of 167.62 sq.km and a population of 21,087.

In recent times, the Party committees and authorities of the township and its wards and communes have taken strong and proactive measures to implement relevant tasks and preparations, including restructuring the administrative apparatus and staffing, setting up headquarters, ensuring policies and benefits, and intensifying public awareness campaigns to foster consensus among the people. All efforts are geared towards readiness for operating the new two-level local government system starting July 1, 2025.

On June 30, in the communes of Sop Cop district, the main roads were decorated with flags and flowers, creating a joyful and hopeful atmosphere in anticipation of this significant national event.

Attending the online announcement ceremony in Sop Cop commune was Colonel Chu Van Thanh, member of the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee and Commander of the provincial Military Command, along with a large number of local officials, Party members, and residents.

Sop Cop district has reorganised its administrative structure from a three-tier to a two-tier local government system, merging eight communes into four. Specifically, Sop Cop commune was formed by merging Sop Cop, Nam Lanh, and Muong Va communes; Pung Banh commune was formed from Dom Cang, Pung Banh, and Sam Kha communes; Muong Leo and Muong Lan communes remain unchanged.

After the restructuring, Sop Cop commune covers an area of 466 sq.km and has a population of over 24,000. The headquarters is temporarily located at the headquarters of the former district Party Committee, People’s Council, and People’s Committee. From June 24 to 28, the commune underwent trial operations of the new model, ensuring that staff, equipment, and infrastructure were fully in place. As of June 30, 100% of officials, Party members, and civil servants had been ready to operate under the new two-tier model.

After the reorganisation of commune-level administrative units, the former Van Ho district now consists of four communes, namely Van Ho, To Mua, Song Khua, and Xuan Nha. Attending the announcement ceremony in Van Ho commune was Major General Dang Trong Cuong, member of the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee and Director of the provincial Department of Public Security.

Van Ho commune was established through the merger of the four communes of Van Ho, Chieng Yen, Long Luong, and Muong Men, covering an area of 268.4 sq.km with a population of nearly 25,000. In the jubilant atmosphere of this historic national event, officials, Party members, and people of various ethnic groups in Van Ho and the newly established communes expressed their confidence in and expectations for innovation in the organisation of the two-tier local administration system, which is aimed at streamlining operations, improving efficiency and effectiveness, enhancing public service quality, and promoting socio-economic development.

Attending the announcement ceremony in To Hieu ward was Le Hong Minh, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, along with a large number of officials, civil servants, and Party cell secretaries under the ward Party Committee. At the same time, at the locations of Chieng Coi, Chieng An, and Chieng Sinh wards, leaders from various provincial departments and local authorities were also present.

To Hieu ward was formed by merging the four wards of To Hieu, Chieng Le, Quyet Thang, and Quyet Tam. It now covers a total area of 11.92 sq.km and has a population of 51,293. The Party Committee of To Hieu ward oversees 93 subordinate Party organisations with over 5,000 Party members. The ward Party Committee headquarters is located at the working premises of the former Son La city Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, and other political-social organisations.

With the people's trust and expectations, the two-tier local administration model is anticipated to become more streamlined, effective, and efficient, thus meeting the demands of modern governance and providing better services to the people.

Attending the announcement ceremony at the Phu Yen commune location was Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Ngoc Hau.

From July 1, Phu Yen district will officially cease operations at the district level and restructured its 25 communes and towns into eight communes.

Phu Yen commune was established through the merger of the communes of Huy Tuong, Huy Thuong, Huy Ha and Huy Tan, and Quang Huy town. It now covers an area of over 117.98 sq.km and has a population of nearly 47,300.

From June 20, Phu Yen commune has carried out trial operations of the new administration model as directed by the provincial Party Committee. Facilities and equipment have been thoroughly reviewed to ensure efficient operations. Staff at the public administrative centre have practiced processing various administrative procedures multiple times and are fully prepared to serve the people.

On this occasion, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Hau presented the decisions appointing members of the communal Party Committee and its Standing Board for the 2025–2030 term.

Meanwhile, attending the announcement ceremony in Chieng Hoa commune were Editor-in-Chief of Son La Newspaper La Minh Tuan, as well as local officials, Party members, civil servants; and former communal leaders, Party cell secretaries, and village heads.

Following Resolution No. 1681/NQ-UBTVQH15 of the National Assembly Standing Committee on the rearrangement of commune-level administrative units in Son La province in 2025, Muong La district restructured 16 communes and town into five communes of Muong La, Chieng Lao, Chieng Hoa, Ngoc Chien, and Muong Bu.

Chieng Hoa commune was established by merging Chieng Cong, Chieng An, and Chieng Hoa communes. It now covers a total natural area of over 29,402 hectares, with 3,306 households and 17,078 residents. The commune conducted a trial run of the new model starting from June 23, ensuring proper assignment of staff, equipment, and infrastructure to support seamless and effective operations from July 1. 

At exactly 7:30 am, sharing in the common joy of 75 newly established communes across the province, all officials, Party members, and civil servants of Mai Son commune were present at the commune's hall to attend the announcement ceremony online.

Attending the Mai Son commune location was Duong Tu Anh, Secretary of the Sop Cop district Party Committee, who will be Director of the provincial Department of Justice starting from July 1, 2025, along with a large number of officials, Party members, and local residents of Mai Son commune.

From July 1, Mai Son will officially cease operations at the district level and implement the commune-level administrative unit reorganisation with eight units. Among them, Mai Son commune was established with an area of 164.4 sq.km and a population of 52,361, based on the merger of the entire area and population of Hat Lot town, Hat Lot commune, and Co Noi commune. The headquarters of Mai Son commune is located at the former Mai Son district headquarters.

Immediately following the announcement of the decisions, officials, Party members, and civil servants of Mai Son commune officially began operating under the two-tier local administration model. Prior to that, from June 23 to 26, the commune conducted a trial run, with full deployment of personnel, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure smooth and efficient operations.