Ho Chi Minh City Finalizes 168 Administrative Units: Key Updates Before July 1, 2025

Following the resolution by the National Assembly Standing Committee, Ho Chi Minh City has officially completed the consolidation of its grassroots administrative units. From July 1, 2025, the city will operate with 168 units, including:

• 113 wards
• 54 communes
• 01 special administrative unit (Con Dao)

This marks a significant step toward streamlining local governance, improving public service delivery, and building a digital and modern urban administration.

Key Highlights of the New Administrative Structure

Several new wards established with familiar, cultural names

Notable new ward names include:

• Saigon Ward (District 1): merging Ben Nghe, part of Da Kao, and Nguyen Thai Binh
• Tan Dinh Ward: combining Tan Dinh and the remaining part of Da Kao
• Ban Co, Xuan Hoa, Nhieu Loc, Khanh Hoi, Xom Chieu Wards: formed from previous smaller wards, reflecting iconic neighborhood names

These familiar names help maintain cultural identity and ensure public familiarity after the merger.

Five administrative units remain unchanged

• Thoi Hoa Ward (Binh Tan District)
• Long Son Commune (Vung Tau City)
• Hoa Hiep, Binh Chau, and Thanh An Communes (suburban/rural areas)

These areas retained their structure due to stable population and geographic criteria.

Implementation Roadmap – Official Operation from July 1, 2025

Pilot testing phase (June 21–22, 2025)

102 new units will test administrative digital systems, including:

• One-stop-shop e-services
• Online meetings
• E-document and record management
• Field incident reporting
• Digital signature issuance for officials

Integration with Call Center 1022

By June 30, 2025, all 168 new units will be connected to the 1022 Call Center for public feedback and e-government services.

Official launch

Starting July 1, 2025, all new wards and communes will operate under the updated structure.

Ho Chi Minh City Gears Up for Smart, Modern Urban Governance

Alongside the restructure, the city is launching a synchronized digital governance framework:

• Citywide online meeting system
• Centralized e-document management
• Public field reporting integration
• Digital signature deployment for leadership

This foundation supports greater transparency, efficiency, and digital transformation at the grassroots level.

Legal Implications for Individuals and Businesses

Administrative changes will affect a range of legal and operational issues:

• Registered business addresses, tax IDs, contracts, and official documents
• Personal documents: household registration, ID/CCCD, driver’s license
• Land use certificates, property records, and vehicle registration
• Enterprise data and digital system updates

Timely and accurate updates are essential to avoid administrative or legal risks.

Contact LTS LAW for Legal Support on Administrative Updates

LTS LAW offers tailored assistance for individuals, businesses, and organizations:

• Legal review and address updates for licenses and records
• Guidance on personal and corporate document adjustment
• Representation in procedures with local authorities, if needed

With deep expertise in Vietnamese administrative law and enterprise procedures, we ensure your transition is compliant, efficient, and risk-free.

Get in touch with LTS LAW:

Hotline: 0902 798 066