Across Trường Sơn commune, the election atmosphere has spread through villages as residents of different ages join in preparations, strengthening community bonds ahead of the important political event.
HCM City is stepping up inspection of preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–31 term, with authorities pledging to ensure a transparent and democratic vote on March 15.
Vietnamese peacekeepers worked overnight to support medical facilities and deliver emergency supplies after clashes between Dinka and Nuer communities forced villagers to flee their homes in Abiemnom.
Việt Nam called for deeper cooperation with the European Union on trade, investment and innovation as both sides move to expand ties under their new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The inspection, supervision and enforcement of Party discipline must be placed within the broader context of Party building, improving national governance and implementing strategic development goals, said Party chief Tô Lâm.
During a meeting with Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính in Hà Nội, Russian Minister of Emergency Situations Aleksandr Kurenkov expressed confidence that with strong political commitment and support from high-ranking leaders of both countries, bilateral cooperation will continue to expand, especially in emergency response and search and rescue.
The total value of transactions in the case is estimated at trillions of Vietnamese đồng and tens of millions of US dollars.
Based on the strong political trust between Việt Nam and Russia, the Vietnamese Minister of Public Security and the Russian Minister of Emergency Situations have maintained close and fruitful cooperation in recent years.
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Phạm Thu Hằng said the ministry has been coordinating closely with relevant authorities and Vietnamese diplomatic missions in Iran, Israel and neighbouring countries to monitor developments closely.
The second plenum of the Party Central Committee will discuss a new resolution on this issue to further build a clean and strong Party and political system to meet the requirements of the new period.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm emphasised the need to build a competency framework for officials focusing on political and ideological qualities, the capacity to perform public duties and the development potential of each person.
Preparations for the March 15 election in Hà Nội have entered the final stretch, marked by utmost caution and responsibility.
With a new administrative apparatus and new personnel, Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn called on the province not to be complacent, to assign local-based officials to stay close to the grassroots level, to the election teams and to polling stations.
Each voter’s ballot now carries the weight of trust in a machinery free from overlap, where every policy issued must directly impact the lives of the people without being hindered by procedural obstacles.
The approach is designed to broaden public engagement, strengthen voters' confidence and sense of civic responsibility, and help ensure that the major political event is conducted safely and in full compliance with the law.
One of the highlights of election preparations was the public release of the digitised voter information system across 84 residential groups, allowing voters to exercise their rights and civic duties on this important occasion.
The move is aimed at firmly maintaining macroeconomic stability, keeping inflation under control, safeguarding major economic balances and driving growth above 10 per cent in the period ahead.
The supervision will focus on the leadership and direction in the dissemination and implementation of the 14th National Party Congress’s Resolution; as well as in the execution of the Politburo’s Directive No. 01-CT/TW dated January 23, 2026 on studying, disseminating and implementing the Resolution.
