Members of the National Election Council (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Election Council (NEC) convened its fourth session in Hanoi on April 13 under the chair ♋of its Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
This is also the first gathering of the council since it was revamped during the freshly-concluded 11th meeting of the 13th National Assembly.
At the working session, the council approved a resolution on task assignment among its members, which was made on the basis of the recent personnel overhaul reached at the 11 th meeting.
It also heard a report on preparations for the election of deputies to the 14 th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for 2016-2021.
The report said that between March 22-April 12, the Standing Boards of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) in 115 communes in conjunction with the communal People’s Committees collected feedback from voters in residential areas on the 197 candidates who are running for seats in the 14 th legislature.
During the period, the NEC also coordinated with the NA Standing Committee to dispatch six working groups to inspect preparations for the election in 16 centrally-run cities and provinces.
Delegates at the event heard another report presented by the VFF Central Committee on preparations for the third consultative conference and discussed the establishment of more working groups to supervise the election work in localities.
In her remarks, Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, who is also NA Chairwoman, said the third consultative round is scheduled for April 14, urging the VFF committees at the grass-roots level to closely join hands with local Party Committees to fulfill all set tasks.
Regarding the official list of candidates, to be decided at the conference, the top legislator underscored the need to ensure the ratios of female and ethnic minority representatives are in accordance with the law on the election of deputies to the NA and People’s Councils. It is a must to ensure equality for the candidates, she stressed.
At the session, the chief legislator expressed her approval for the plan of the VFF Central Committee and the Female NA Deputies Group to partner with the National Committee for the Advancement of Women and relevant State agencies to organise training courses for female and ethnic minority candidates.
Apart from the communication work, more attention should be paid to ensuring security, social order and safety for the election, she said.-VNA
Preparation for and issues related to the 14th NA and all-level People’s Council elections of the 2016-2021 tenure in 25 northern provinces and cities was discussed at a meeting in Hanoi on March 22.
Fifty female candidates standing for the upcoming National Assembly (NA) election for the first time are on a training course held in Hanoi from April 4-6.
The 13 th National Assembly has left a deep imprint on Vietnam’s constitutional and legislative history as various crucial matters regarding national destiny were decided during the tenure.
The 11th and also the last session of the 13th National Assembly (NA) wound up in the morning of April 12 after about three weeks of working on the new leadership and other major issues of Vietnam.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
Members of the National Election Council (Source: VNA)
