Hanoi, Nov. 5 -- National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man has called on female lawmakers to actively contribute to legislative reforms, strengthen supervision, promote gender equality and make greater use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) in parliamentary activities.

The NA President made the request at a ceremony in Hanoi on November 5 to launch the Group of Female Deputies of the 16th National Assembly (2026-2031).

Established under Resolution No. 273/NQ-UBTVQH16 issued by the NA Standing Committee on May 26, 2026, the group has 150 members. Its standing board has nine members, including one chairwoman, seven vice chairwomen and one member serving as secretary.

Presenting the establishment resolution and...