New decree reduces Ministry of Industry and Trade to 21 units
Vietnam's government issued Decree 351/2026/ND-CP on September 11, setting out the Ministry of Industry and Trade's responsibilities and structure, according to the ministry's portal. It takes effect on September 15 and replaces Decree 40/2025/ND-CP.
KBVN+ desk·12 September 2026·1 min readOriginal reporting published:
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The structure comprises 21 units, one fewer than before: 18 state-management units and three public service bodies. Responsibilities clarify areas including geology, minerals, energy and digital transformation.
A transitional provision keeps the ministry's existing food-safety duties in place until the competent authority provides otherwise. The reorganization also redistributes responsibilities among its units.
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