Following the completion of the restructuring of the two-tier local government system, the priority is no longer simply to ensure stable and uninterrupted operations, but to significantly enhance the quality and effectiveness of governance.

New mechanisms and policies introduced under the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation and Decree No. 263/2025/ND-CP are expected to serve as a “key” to unlocking talent attraction, removing administrative barriers related to salaries and income, and thereby providing a strong impetus for the development of science, technology, and innovation.