Hue, March 3 -- The central city of Hue has completed key preparations to ensure that elections of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term are conducted safely, seriously and effectively.

The municipal Election Committee comprises 34 members, while election committees at 40 communes and wards have 660 members. The city has also established four election boards for the NA election with 66 members, 14 boards for the city-level People's Council election with 196 members, and 228 others for the commune- and ward-level People's Council election with 2,843 members.

Following consultation rounds, Hue has finalised a list of 17 candidates for the National Assembly, including three nomina...