In the first half of 2026, following the strategic directives of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Hai Phong City People’s Committee, the city's Home Affairs sector has achieved comprehensive and groundbreaking results. From maintaining its position as a national leader in administrative reform to successfully organizing major political events, the sector has proven to be a cornerstone of the city's stable and dynamic development.
I. Remarkable Achievements in the First Six Months of 2026
1. Institutional Excellence and Strategic Advisory The sector has demonstrated high responsibility in building and refining the city's legal framework. Out of 13 assigned legal documents, nine have been officially issued, while four are nearing completion for the mid-year session of the People's Council. Notable issued regulations include the code of conduct for civil servants and public employees, training expenditure norms, and crucial criteria for foreign experts, scientists, and high-level laborers working within the Hai Phong Free Trade Zone.
2. Successful Organization of National Elections A major highlight was the successful organization of the elections for the 16th National Assembly and the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term. Hai Phong recorded a record voter turnout of 99.86%, turning the election into a true festival of the people while ensuring democracy, legality, and absolute safety. Following the elections, the sector promptly guided 113 administrative units to conduct their first sessions to stabilize the local government apparatus.
3. National Champion in Administrative Reform and Digitalization Hai Phong continues to be a "shining star" on the national administrative reform map. According to the 2025 results announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the city ranked first nationwide in both the PAR Index (95.37%) and the SIPAS index (91.12%). This marks the second consecutive year Hai Phong has held the top position, reflecting a substantive shift in the quality of service provided to citizens and businesses. Parallel to reform, digital transformation has been accelerated. The sector successfully connected the city’s personnel management system with the National Database, synchronizing over 80,000 records to ensure data is "accurate, sufficient, clean, and live".
4. Organizational Restructuring and Staffing Efficiency The city has resolutely implemented Plan No. 310/KH-UBND regarding the reorganization of public service units. Key results include the transformation of three city-level Project Management Units (PMUs) into specialized boards, the establishment of 114 commune-level Health Centers, and the merging of three vocational colleges. Regarding staffing, the city reduced civil servant quotas by 3.77% and public employee quotas by 5.27% compared to the start of the 2022–2026 period, while strictly adhering to the downsizing roadmap.
II. Strategic Roadmap for the Last Six Months of 2026 For the remainder of the year, the Home Affairs sector has identified several key focus areas to ensure the fulfillment of annual targets:
1. Apparatus Refinement: Continue the equitization of five public service units under the Departments of Construction, Home Affairs, and Science and Technology. Additionally, the sector will oversee the transformation of public notary offices into private models or their dissolution in accordance with the Law on Notarization.
2. Administrative Boundaries: Complete the administrative boundary dossiers following the recent restructuring and mergers, including the review of Grade I urban standards for the city after its integration with Hai Duong province.
3. Local Governance: Finalize the reorganization of villages and neighborhood groups and resolve policy issues for part-time community workers.
4. Records Management: Perfect the master plan for the digitalization of archives city-wide through 2030 and initiate the investment policy for a specialized city archive warehouse.
III. Solutions for Breakthrough Development
To achieve a "breakthrough" rather than just steady growth, the Hai Phong Home Affairs sector has proposed and is implementing a set of advanced solutions:
1. Enhancing Human Resource Quality and Digital Adaptability The sector will intensify specialized training and drills for the civil service team, with a primary focus on IT skills and adaptability to digital transformation requirements. Recognizing that a segment of the workforce still lacks these skills, this training is viewed as a prerequisite for building a truly modern and efficient administration.
2. Implementing "Red Carpet" Policies for Talent The city is committed to the effective implementation of Resolution No. 53/2025/NQ-HĐND, which provides specific policies to attract and utilize talented individuals and high-quality human resources through 2030. By creating a competitive and rewarding environment, Hai Phong aims to bridge the gap in attracting talent to the public sector.
3. Strengthening Oversight and Accountability Breakthroughs will be driven by increased inspections of administrative discipline and the responsibility of heads of agencies. The sector will strictly monitor the quality of "one-stop shop" services and civil servant ethics, ensuring that the high rankings in PAR Index and SIPAS translate into real-world satisfaction for every resident.
4. Proactive Digital Tool Development To resolve local management challenges, the sector has proposed that the Ministry of Home Affairs develop a unified national software for managing foreign workers in Vietnam. Locally, the city will complete the connection of all personnel data to the Smart City Operations Center (IOC) to allow for real-time, data-driven decision-making.
Conclusion
With the momentum gained from the first half of the year and a clear, technology-driven strategy for the future, the Hai Phong Home Affairs sector is well-positioned to exceed its goals for 2026. By focusing on institutional integrity, human capital, and digital excellence, the sector continues to be the engine driving Hai Phong toward its vision of becoming a modern, civilized, and internationally integrated port city.