On June 12, 2025, the 15th National Assembly approved Resolution No. 202/2025/QH15 approving the merger of Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces, with the new administrative center to be located in Yen Bai Ward. Under the resolution, the newly formed Lao Cai Province will inherit the historical and cultural legacies of both localities while expanding its administrative scale to meet future socio-economic development and national defense demands. The merger is viewed as a strategic move aimed at streamlining the administrative system, improving resource allocation, and fostering sustainable regional development.
