Hanoi, Feb. 27 -- The upcoming election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels goes beyond choosing people's representatives but those equipped to drive a revamped governance model, said full-time deputy head of Hai Phong city's delegation of NA deputies Nguyen Thi Viet Nga.

Ensuring concerted steps

Nga pointed to the most notable change: the Election Day is fixed for March 15, about two months earlier than in prior terms, with results anticipated by March 22. The 16th NA's first session is slated to convene on April 6 to look into personnel placements and legislative tasks.

The tighter schedule between the 14th National Party Congress, which concluded in January 2026, and the opening sessions of ...