Hanoi, April 7 -- National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on April 7 called for bolstering the capacity of the State Audit Office of Vietnam to enhance oversight of public finances and assets.

The call came at a ceremony announcing the legislature's resolution on the election of Nguyen Huu Nghia as Auditor General for the 2026-2031 term.

Congratulating Nghia on winning strong legislative backing, NA Chairman Man expressed confidence that the new chief auditor will build on his experience to advance reforms, improve performance and uphold the sector's more than 30-year track record.

He stressed the audit body's pivotal role as a key instrument of the Party, State and NA in monitoring public financial management, particularly during th...