Vietnam officially has 7 centrally-run cities

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has signed the certification of Resolution No. 30/2026/QH16 on establishing Dong Nai City based on the entire natural area and population scale of Dong Nai Province from April 30, 2026.

Thus, from April 30, 2026, Vietnam has 7 centrally-run cities: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Can Tho, Hue, and Dong Nai. These cities serve as special or type I urban areas, major national centers for economy, politics, and culture.

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