Hanoi, March 15 -- In the vibrant atmosphere of the Election Day, the festive decorations and the people's enthusiasm have truly merged into a national celebration, said Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) and member of the National Election Council (NEC) Nguyen Thi Thanh. Talking to the press at the NEC Office, Thanh said that at exactly 7am on March 15, polling stations nationwide officially opened. Many locations commenced as early as 5am. Specifically, central Gia Lai and southern Tay Ninh provinces saw early starts in many places, including over 1,000 polling stations in Gia Lai opening their doors at 5am. The opening ceremonies were conducted with solemnity, safety, and strict adherence to protocol, reflecting the spirit o...