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NA Chairman: voter turnout reaches 99.57 percent

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has said voter turnout in the elections of deputies to the 15th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure reached 99.57 percent, higher than the figure of over 98 percent in the previous tenure.

NA Standing Committee opens 56th meeting

The 14th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee commenced the 56th meeting in Hanoi on May 27 morning, with preliminary results of the general elections among the issues high on the agenda.

Impressive images from election day

The 15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils elections have just ended successfully. Voters went to the polls in an excited mood, placing their trust and expectations in new representatives. We went along to look at this important political event.

Vietnam’s general elections grab international media’s attention

Vietnam’s general elections have grabbed attention of global and regional media outlets which highlighted the event’s importance to the country, the special circumstances of the elections and the role of the new legislature to the national development.

Japanese media spotlight Vietnamese NA election

The Japanese media on May 22-23 spotlighted the election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly in Vietnam, especially at a time when the Southeast Asian country is battling with the resurgence of COVID-19 since late April.

Elections see high rates of turnout: NEC

The National Election Council reported most cities and provinces reported high rates of turnout of over 90 percent in the May 23 elections, with some recording a rate of as high as 99.99 percent as of 10pm the same day.

General elections constitute a comprehensive success: Minister

The elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure was a comprehensive success as it took place democratically and in line with legal regulations, said Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

High rates of turnout seen in May 23 elections: NEC

Most cities and provinces reported high rates of turnout of over 90 percent in the May 23 elections exceeded, with some recording a rate of as high as 99.99 percent as of 10pm the same day, reported the National Election Council (NEC).

National election: turnout rate at 95.65 percent as of 17:30

Preliminary reports show that 95.65 percent of voters nationwide went to the polls by 17:30 on May 23 to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 term. NA General Secretary Bui Van Cuong, who is also Chairman of the NA Office...

Election Council: turnout rate at 95.65 percent by 17:30

Preliminary reports show that 95.65 percent of voters nationwide went to the polls by 17:30 on May 23 to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 term.

Vietnam’s elections attract int’l media coverage

The elections have attracted attention from international media. Reuters reported that tens of millions of mask-wearing Vietnamese went to the polls, noting the elections are taking place as Vietnam battles a new COVID-19 outbreak that is spreading rapidly.

Legislative leader inspects election works

National Assembly Chairman and Chairman of the National Election Council Vuong Dinh Hue ​on May 23 inspected election works in Dong Anh outlying district of Hanoi, and Kinh Mon town in the northern province of Hai Duong.

Voters nationwide cast ballots

Voters across the country went to the poll to elect 500 deputies to the 15th National Assembly among 866 candidates on May 23.

NA leader inspects election works in localities

National Assembly Chairman and Chairman of the National Election Council Vuong Dinh Hue on May 23 inspected election works in Dong Anh outlying district of Hanoi, Bac Giang city in the northern province of Bac Giang, and Kinh Mon town in the northern province of Hai Duong. VNA...