Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong inspected the socio-economic development, security-defence, external relations, and Party building while visiting the central province of Ha Tinh on April 22. 

Newly-elected Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a working session with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on April 21, focusing on measures to tackle state revenue loss and state budget woes. 

VOV.VN - Ten leaders of provinces, cities and ministries were born in the 1970s.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and other ministries and agencies to promptly reach consensus on solutions to the lingering problems facing the country in order to fulfill the growth target of 6.7% in 2016. 

The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF)’s Chairman Nguyen Thien Nhan called for fruitful meetings between voters and candidates for upcoming National Assembly and local People’s Councils elections. 

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has two new vice chairmen, elected at the 21st session of the 13th municipal People’s Council on April 21. 

A national conference to popularise the resolution adopted by the 12th National Party Congress concluded in Hanoi on April 20 after two days of sitting.

Key Party officials from ministries, central agencies, organisations and provinces and cities are gathering at a national conference in Hanoi to study the Resolution and documents issued by the 12th National Party Congress. 

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met the manager board of the Vu A Dinh scholarship fund and its “For beloved Hoang Sa – Truong Sa” club on April 18.

Central agencies and localities across the country have completed the third consultation round, approving 1,121 eligible candidates to run for the election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly (NA). 

The standing board of the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption convened a meeting in Hanoi on April 18 under the chair of its head, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Mai Tien Dung, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office, talks to the press about the challenge the Government faces in the future and his views on the new post.

VOV.VN -On April 16 (the10th day of the 3rd lunar month) Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong burnt incense to commemorate the Hung Kings’ death anniversary at the Hung Kings Temple special complex in the northern province of Phu Tho.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong paid a fact-finding tour of northern Quang Ninh province on April 13 – 14 to examine the implementation of the 12th National Party Congress’s Resolution, Party building, and socio-economic issues. 

Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFFCC) Vice President Tran Thanh Man had 100 percent of the vote in favour of his assignment to take over as Vice President and General Secretary of the 8th tenure (2014-2019). 

VOV.VN - The third consultation meeting was held in Hanoi on April 14 to approve the official list of candidates nominated by central agencies for the National Assembly (NA) election.

The Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFFCC)’s Presidium held the third consultation meeting on April 14 to approve the official list of 197 candidates nominated by central organisations for the election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a decision on the assignment of work for the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Ministers.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has appointed Commander of Military Zone 1, Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang as Deputy Defence Minister. 

The National Election Council (NEC) convened its fourth session in Hanoi on April 13 under the chair of its Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

The 13th National Assembly has left a deep imprint on Vietnam’s constitutional and legislative history as various crucial matters regarding national destiny were decided during the tenure.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired the first meeting of the freshly-elected government right after the closing of the 13th National Assembly’s 11th session in Hanoi on April 12. 

The Vietnamese President, Prime Minister (PM) and National Assembly Chairwoman continued to receive congratulations from Asian countries’ leaders on their election to the posts. 

The government members from the 2007-2011 and 2011-2016 tenures met with newly elected government members at a get-together in Hanoi on April 12. 

VOV.VN -  Many voters have expressed their interest in the outcomes of the last session of the 13th National Assembly (NA) which concluded on April 12 in Hanoi.

The 11th session of the 13th National Assembly (NA) was a success, fulfilling all set tasks regarding making laws, reviewing the legislature’s performance during the 13 th tenure, deciding on socio-economic issues, and State personnel work. 

As the country’s National Assembly (NA) election day, scheduled for May 22, approaches, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) is promoting stronger political participation by women.

VOV.VN - The 13th National Assembly (NA) concluded the 11th session in Hanoi on April 12 after 19 days’ sitting, successfully fulfilling its scheduled agenda.

VOV.VN - The 13th National Assembly ends its current term on April 12. The legislature has completed its personnel work after electing key leaders.

VOV.VN - On April 11, the National Assembly approved a list of  members of the National Electional Council (NEC) and the Council on National Defence and Security (CNDS) presented earlier by President Tran Dai Quang and NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.