People’s trust – a determinant of electoral success, says official
People’s trust – a determinant of electoral success, says official

People’s trust, concensus and a sense of citizens’ responsibility, along with the whole political system’s active engagement are the determinants of the general election’s success, National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairperson Tong Thi Phong said on July 20. 

People’s trust – a determinant of electoral success, says official
14th National Assembly begins first session
14th National Assembly begins first session

The 14th National Assembly convened its first session in Hanoi on July 20, focusing on electing high-ranking State personnel for the 2016-2021 tenure, and discussing crucial issues of the country.

14th National Assembly begins first session
State organization, personnel tops NA session's agenda
State organization, personnel tops NA session's agenda

VOV.VN - The National Assembly Office convened a media conference on July 19 in Hanoi to outline the first session of the 14th National Assembly.

State organization, personnel tops NA session's agenda
Party chief orders measures against senior official for wrongdoings
Party chief orders measures against senior official for wrongdoings

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has directed what to do next after the Party Central Committee (PCC)’s Inspection Commission announced the violations of law committed by Trinh Xuan Thanh – member of the Party Committee of Hau Giang province in the 2011-2016 tenure.

Party chief orders measures against senior official for wrongdoings
National Election Council reviews general election
National Election Council reviews general election

The National Election Council (NEC) held a conference in Hanoi on July 18 to summarise the results of the election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly and the People’s Councils at all levels for 2016-2021. 

National Election Council reviews general election
National Election Council holds unwonted session
National Election Council holds unwonted session

The National Election Council (NEC) convened its eighth session, an unwonted one, in Hanoi on July 17, under the chair of National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, head of the council. 

National Election Council holds unwonted session
National Election Council convenes last plenary meeting
National Election Council convenes last plenary meeting

The National Election Council (NEC) convened its seventh session, its last plenary meeting, in Hanoi on July 15 under the chair of National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, head of the council.

National Election Council convenes last plenary meeting
NA Standing Committee outlines supervision, lawmaking plans for 2017
NA Standing Committee outlines supervision, lawmaking plans for 2017

The 13th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee continued its 50th session on July 12, mapping out supervision and lawmaking programmes for 2017. 

NA Standing Committee outlines supervision, lawmaking plans for 2017
New head appointed for southwest steering committee
New head appointed for southwest steering committee

Politburo member and Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has been appointed Head of the Steering Committee for the Southwest Region by the Political Bureau and Party Central Committee’s Secretariat.

New head appointed for southwest steering committee
Fine-tuning Vietnam’s anti-corruption law
Fine-tuning Vietnam’s anti-corruption law

VOV.VN - The Government Inspectorate is collecting opinions from Ministries and sectors to fine-tune the draft revised anti-corruption law.

Fine-tuning Vietnam’s anti-corruption law
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