Hanoi, March 12 -- Preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure have been basically completed in accordance with schedule and legal regulations, officials said at a press conference held in Hanoi on March 12. The event was chaired by NA Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh, who is also a member of the National Election Council (NEC). Thanh said only 68 hours and 40 minutes left before the polling begins. The election follows the 14th National Party Congress and coincides with the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's first general election. She described the election as a particularly important political event enabling voters nationwide to exercise democratic...