PM orders local administrations for 2026-31 term operational by April 1

The request follows the Prime Minister’s signing on Tuesday of Directive No. 08/CT-TTg on organising the first sessions of People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-31 tenure, alongside measures to further improve the quality and efficiency of two-tier local government operations.

NA Standing Committee’s 55th session concludes

In his closing remarks, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn noted that the session takes place at a pivotal transitional moment between two legislative terms, shortly after the successful election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 tenure.

PM Chính calls for unified railway standards to accelerate key projects

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said a comprehensive system of standards, technical regulations, criteria and procedures for the railway sector will serve as a basis for implementation, inspection, supervision and the seamless, standardised integration of railway projects nationwide.

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