Vietnam completes key preparations for general elections
Thursday, 2021-05-20 10:48:36
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Permanent member of the Secretariat Vo Van Thuong meets with Da Nang voters via a video link.
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NDO - The preparations for the upcoming National Assembly and People’s Council elections, scheduled for May 23, have been basically completed, according to the National Election Commission.
The number of candidates for the 15th National Assembly totals 866, from which 500 will be elected.
A breakdown of candidates shows that 393 are women, 185 are members of ethnic minority groups, 74 are non-Party members, 224 are under 40 and 9 are self-nominated candidates.
Among the 866 candidates, 204 are seeking re-election to the National Assembly.
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Vietnam launches humanitarian month for a safe community
ABO/NDO - The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRSC) held a ceremony on May 8 to launch the 2021 humanitarian month during which a wide range of activities will take place to make the community safer.
The month takes place from May 1-31 with its peak from May 8-15.
During the month, the VRSC aims to begin construction on 75 flood-proof houses, as well as provide assistance to 150,000 disadvantaged people and 750 families.
The ceremony to launch the 2021 humanitarian month.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, President of the Vietnamese Fatherland Front (VFF) Do Van Chien praised the VRSC’s initiative, which is calling on the whole society to join hands for a safe and healthy community, especially amid the complicated developments of Covid-19.