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General elections set to be held on May 22, 2016

Hanoi, November 24 (VNA) – The election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels of the 2016-20 tenure will take place on May 22, 2016, which is a Sunday in line with the law.

The date was approved by the NA on November 24 during the 13th legislature’s 10th session.

The deputies also approved the establishment of the National Electoral Council (EC) and the personnel structure of the council as proposed by the NA Standing Committee.

Accordingly, the EC will have 21 members, including a Chairman, four Vice Chairmen, and 16 members representing bodies and organisations in the political system,

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly proposed that NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung be the EC Chairman. The nomination will be voted on by the NA.

During the morning session on November 24, the legislature is scheduled to continue discussing the nominees for the EC and vote on the draft revised Civil Code and the revised Resolution on Regulations of National Assembly Sessions.
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Party chiefs remarks at closing session of Party Central Committees 13th meeting

Party chief's remarks at closing session of Party Central Committee's 13th meeting

The 13th meeting of the 13th Party Central Committee has fulfilled all the planned agenda. Each issue was meticulously prepared, thoroughly discussed, and resolved with high consensus, including many "backbone" matters directly related to the success of the 14th National Party Congress, the goals of fast and sustainable development, and the improvement of the people's living standards.

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