End AIDS: let’s get this done!

Public health has dominated the world’s headlines for more than a year. The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s lives and livelihoods and on economies worldwide has reminded us of the destructive power of a microscopic virus. 

Preparations key to ensure smooth election day: official

Secretary-General of the National Assembly (NA) and Chairman of the NA’s office Bùi Văn Cường told the Vietnam News Agency about preparations for the election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021 - 2026 tenure as the election day is nearing amid the COVID-19 outbreak

National Election Council deals with withdrawal of candidates

The National Election Council (NEC) late last month announced the official list of 868 candidates who will run for 500 seats in the 15th National Assembly. However, since then, some candidates were dismissed as candidates. Nguyễn Thị Thanh, Head of the National Assembly Standing Committee’s Board for Deputy Affairs and member of the National Election Council spoke to the Vietnam News Agency about the dismissal

HCM City prepares for voting in upcoming elections

The city is preparing for the election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People's Councils for the 2021-26 tenure on May 23. Sài Gòn Giải Phóng (Liberated Sài Gòn) newspaper spoke with Nguyễn Thị Lệ, deputy secretary of the HCM City Party Committee and chairwoman of People’s Council, on preparing  for voting amid COVID-19 prevention and control.   

Hà Nội ready for upcoming elections: official

In a recent interview with Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) newspaper, Deputy Secretary of Hà Nội’s Party Committee, Chairman of People’s Council and Chairman of the city’s Election Committee Nguyễn Ngọc Tuấn talked about the preparation of the capital city for the upcoming elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure. After three consultation conferences, Hà Nội has a list of 37 candidates qualified for the election of deputies for the 15th National Assembly, 160 for deputies to the municipal People’s Council and 1,748 for district and ward People’s Councils. 

Public security forces determined to protect elections

Major General Tô Ân Xô, a spokesman for the Ministry of Public Security, spoke to Vietnam News Agency about security arrangements for the upcoming elections of deputies to the National Assembly (NA) and all-level People’s Councils.

IP development programme contributes to development: official

The intellectual property (IP) development programme in Hà Nội has created a new direction to help communities and businesses create, manage and protect their IP assets. Deputy director of the Hà Nội Department of Science and Technology, Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, talks to Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) newspaper about this programme

Digital technology bringing museums back to life

The museum sector is making use of the advancements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to attract visitors. Bùi Hoài Sơn, Director of the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts talks to Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) newspaper on this issue

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