Politics - Society

The Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee has just issued a decision to establish the Coordinating Council for Smart Urban Development to strengthen the direction and coordination of digital transformation and urban development tasks towards a modern and sustainable direction.

The second meeting of the 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam continued its second working day on March 24.

A high-ranking delegation from the National Council of the Solidarity Front for the Development of Cambodian Motherland (SFDCM), led by its President Men Sam An, on March 22 paid a working visit to the northern province of Ninh Binh as part of their visit to Vietnam.

The second meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee officially opened in Ha Noi on March 23 under the chair of Party General Secretary To Lam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to Russia on March 22-25 aims to strengthen bilateral ties while promoting international cooperation opportunities to serve Vietnam’s development in the coming period.

A range of fuel price support measures has been applied, including the use of the petrol price stabilisation fund and adjustments to taxes and fees. As a result, domestic fuel prices are currently lower than in most countries in the region, a significant effort under present conditions.

Chairman Man affirmed that the election held on March 15 was a resounding success, describing it as a major national festival conducted in a democratic, equal, lawful, safe, economical and substantive manner. He noted that this was one of the largest and most demanding elections to date, both in terms of scale and workload, particularly as it took place amid new challenges and complexities compared to previous terms.

The Vietnamese Outstanding Young Faces award, presented by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, honours individuals under 35 with exceptional achievements and strong social impact, contributing to the promotion of learning, research, innovation and workforce development among the country’s youth.

Party General Secretary To Lam praised the close and effective cooperation between the two ministries as a pillar of bilateral ties, essential for safeguarding security and social order in each country.

The Cuc Phuong National Park Management Board held a conference on March 20 to announce and launch the Cuc Phuong National Park Wildlife Restoration Plan for the 2026-2035 period, with a vision to 2050.

PM Chinh instructed relevant agencies to continue revising the decree toward expanding beneficiaries and adjusting income ceilings. Proposed thresholds include a maximum average monthly income of 25 million VND (950 USD) for single individuals, 35 million VND (1,330 USD) for single parents raising minor children, and a combined monthly income of up to 50 million VND (1,900 USD) for married applicants.

Party General Secretary To Lam has written an article on the success of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026 - 2031 tenure, entitled "The national festival and responsibilities before the People".

The construction carries profound political and social significance, reflecting the State’s attentiveness to the educational needs of students in those areas, an effort to secure equitable access to education, narrow regional disparities, and bolster national defence security.

The Ninh Binh Provincial Party Committee on March 16 held a conference to announce the Politburo’s Decision on personnel work.

The project to establish the Kim Bang Delacour’s Langur Conservation Area covers an area of approximately 3,182 hectares and is expected to be implemented in 2026. Relevant agencies are currently carrying out the necessary steps.

The 3+3 Strategic Dialogue mechanism is important for implementing high-level common perceptions and promoting the role of key agencies in advancing Vietnam China relations as well as sectoral cooperation in various fields, thereby enhancing political trust and contributing to peace, stability and development in the region and the world.

Five out of 34 provinces and cities recorded turnout rates close to 100%, led by Tuyen Quang at 99.86%, Lao Cai 99.81%, Lang Son 99.3%, Dien Bien 99.23% and Lai Chau 99.2%.

On the historic Sunday of March 15, 2026, more than 78 million Vietnamese people from all parts of the country will go to the polls to exercise their sacred right and duty to elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly and the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

According to the National Election Council, from 864 candidates, voters will elect 500 deputies to the 16th National Assembly (1.73 candidates per seat). For provincial-level People’s Councils, voters will elect 2,552 deputies from 4,217 candidates (1.65 candidates per seat). For commune-level People’s Councils, voters will elect 72,611 deputies from 120,873 candidates (1.66 candidates per seat).