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Nghe An: Highlights of February 26th

Huong Giang - Huu Quan February 26, 2026 19:05

The implementation of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and deputies to People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term; and the sharp increase in demand for gold and offerings on the day of the God of Wealth... are some of the highlights of the day.

* The Politburo and the Secretariat have just issuedConclusion No. 03-KL/TWFebruary 23, 2026, on continuing to implement Directive No. 46-CT/TW of the Politburo on leading the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and the election of deputies to People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

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General Secretary To Lam and delegates attend the meeting between voters and candidates for the 16th National Assembly, term 2026-2031, electoral district No. 1, Hanoi. Photo: DANG KHOA

* On the morning of February 26th, Politburo member, Chairman of the National Assembly, and Chairman of the National Election Council Tran Thanh Man presided over the meeting.National online conferenceImplementing the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and deputies to People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

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National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man presided over the nationwide online conference to implement election work. Photo: dbnd.vn

* On the afternoon of February 26th, Comrade Nguyen Khac Than - Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee - presided over the meeting.meeting of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committeeto discuss a number of matters within their authority. The Provincial Party Secretary requested good preparation and successful organization of the elections for National Assembly and People's Council representatives at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

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The Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee met to discuss several issues within its authority. Photo: Pham Bang

* The Ministry of Public Security has issued regulations on exploiting the National Population Database and VNeID toCompile voter lists and print voter cards.; coordinate training for localities nationwide on election procedures.

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Deputy Minister Nguyen Van Long reported on the work of ensuring security and safety for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and deputies to People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

*On the morning of February 26th, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh - Head of the Central Steering Committee onhousing policy and real estate marketHe chaired the 6th Session of the Steering Committee. The session was held in person at the Government Headquarters and online with connection points in 34 provinces and cities. Comrade Hoang Phu Hien - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - chaired the session at the Nghe An connection point.

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A view of the working session at the Nghe An Provincial People's Committee's meeting point. Photo: Thanh Duy

* On the morning of the 10th day of the first lunar month, the market in Nghe An recorded a sudden surge in purchasing power.God of Wealth DayAt Cao Thang Street, known as the "gold street," the volume of gold transactions is many times higher than usual. In addition, items such as cakes, fruits, and offerings for religious ceremonies are also selling well, creating a vibrant shopping atmosphere at the beginning of the year.

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People wait in line to buy gold. Photo: TP

* The Criminal Police Department of Ha Tinh Provincial Police has justInitiate criminal proceedings, indict the suspect.Nguyen Viet Linh is charged with "disturbing public order." Linh was involved in the "blocking" of vehicles in Tran Phu ward, which caused a social media uproar on February 18th.

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The scene of the car stop on the second day of the Lunar New Year.

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