The meeting was one of the activities of the preparation for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and representatives to the People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính directed the provinces of Quảng Ngãi, Gia Lai, Đắk Lắk and Khánh Hòa to coordinate with ministries and agencies to maximise the effectiveness of the major expressways in the central region.
Given the demands for rapid and sustainable development of the capital city in the new phase, the urgent issues of traffic congestion, environmental pollution, flooding, violations of construction and land use regulations, and food safety continue to arise.
PM Phạm Minh Chính proposed exploring new models of supply chain development and enhancing maritime, rail and logistics connectivity to boost trade between Việt Nam and Central Asia, as well as individual EAEU member states.
Chargé d’Affaires of the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel Nghiêm Xuân Hải Đăng said there have been no widespread disruptions to electricity, water supply or Internet services, nor any shortages of food and essential goods.
Voters and citizens nationwide are buoyed by positive socio-economic momentum in the opening months of 2026 and voiced firm confidence in the success of the upcoming election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term.
On March 10, authorities responsible for compiling voter lists must resolve complaints concerning additions to voter rolls, no later than five days before election day.
Việt Nam always attaches importance to and wishes to deepen its friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Greece, said National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn.
On the occasion of the Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina, State President Lương Cường sent a congratulatory message to Chairman of the Presidency Željko Komšić; and Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính extended congratulations to his counterpart Nermin Nikšić.
On Monday, the National Assembly Standing Committee reviewed drafts to modernise notaries, expand legal aid and tighten access to information, urging decentralisation and digital delivery.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm said the fight against corruption, wastefulness and negative phenomena is an especially important, regular and long-term task in Party and political system’s building and rectification.
The 55th session of the National Assembly Standing Committee is being held earlier than usual and will be conducted in two phases. During this session, the NA Standing Committee will review and give opinions on a wide range of significant issues.
Along with communes and wards across the province, localities in the border areas of southern Đồng Tháp are actively preparing for the upcoming election day on March 15.
Quảng Ngãi and Gia Lai provinces were asked to begin planning immediately once the expressways open.
Training and human resources development, especially for parliamentary officials, will be a strategic focus.
The ceremony took place at the Phạm Văn Đồng Memorial Site in his homeland in Mộ Đức Commune, featuring an artistic programme, a documentary screening on his life and career and the official commemoration ceremony.
The ballot was arranged on February 26 by Offshore Polling Team No.10 of HCM City’s Phước Thắng Ward, enabling personnel on maritime missions to exercise their voting rights ahead of the official polling day.
Việt Nam calls upon all relevant parties to exercise maximum restraint, immediately cease all escalatory actions, protect civilians and essential infrastructure, and resolve differences by peaceful means in strict accordance with international law, the United Nations Charter, and relevant United Nations resolutions, spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Phạm Thu Hằng said.
