1. The North-eastern zone
The North-eastern zone is the Northern mountainous region, including the following provinces: Ha GiangTuyen Quang, Cao Bang , Lang Son, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Thai Nguyen, Bac Kan, Phu Tho, Bac Giang, Quang Ninh
2. The North-western zone
The North-western zone consists of the following provinces: Hoa Binh, Son La, Lai Chau
3. The Red River Delta
The Red River Delta consists of the following provinces: Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, Hai Duong, Hung Yen, Ha Tay, Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Thai Binh
4. The North-central zone
The North-central zone consists of the following provinces: Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue
5. The Central coastal zone
The Central coastal zone consists of the following provinces: Danang city, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan
6. The Central Highlands
Including the following provinces: Dak lak, Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Lam Dong
7. The South-eastern zone
Including the following provinces: Hochiminh city, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh, Ba Ria - Vung Tau.
8. The Mekong River delta
Including the following provinces: Long An, Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Vinh Long, Can Tho, Soc Trang, An Giang, Dong Thap, Kien Giang, Bac Lieu, Ca Mau