Constituents in border and island areas have cast their ballots for deputies to the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels in the 2016-2021 tenure.
Hanoi (VNA) – Constituents in border and island areas have cast their ballots for depꦅuties t🐼o the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels in the 2016-2021 tenure.
The early elections took place in a joyful atmosphere and in accordance with law.
Nearly 1,800 voters from Van Canh and Vinh Thanh districts in the central province of Binh Dinh participated in the election on May 21, one day earlier than the official date.
The same day, the elections were held at a number of border stations in the Central Highland province of Dak Nong and Dak Lak, ensuring absolute safety.
Local voters expressed their wish that the newly-elected deputies will promote their role to develop the economy and stabilise the lives of ethnic people and soldiers in remote areas.
Meanwhile, more than 3,300 voters from Dak Glei, Ngoc Hoi and Sa Thay border districts of Central Highland Kon Tum province conducted early elections on the day.
Joining the national significant event, 1,048 voters from Bach Long Vy island district in the northern port city of Hai Phong came to the polling stations to vote for competent and virtuous deputies.
Voters inhabiting Hon Chuoi and Hon Khoai islands in the southernmost province of Ca Mau also elected new deputies.
About 17 nautical from the mainland to the southwest, Hon Chuoi Island is home to 53 households with 108 voters who hope to receive investment, particularly in transport infrastructure, electricity and water, to build the island into an island commune as planned.-VNA
Voters in the central province of Quang Nam will cast their ballots in 49 locations on May 19, three days earlier than the Election Day as approved by the National Election Council.
All preparations for the early election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils, slated for May 15 in Lai Chau's Muong Te border district, have been completed.
Officers and soldiers in 51 army units in 10 provinces nationwide will cast their ballots for deputies to the 14 th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils earlier than the Election Day.
The southernmost province of Ca Mau has made thorough and comprehensive preparations for the election of deputies to the 14 th National Assembly (NA) and all-level People’s Councils for 2016-2021.
Voters in several mountainous communes of Quang Binh province on May 20 went to the polls to elect deputies to the 14th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for 2016-2021, two days early.
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.
Election in Vinh Phuc province (Photo: VNA)
