Local authorities are stepping up their preparation for the upcoming general elections, with public health being a priority amid serious Covid-19 situation in the city.

Hanoi, the city of roughly 10 million people, has around 5.8 million voters.

No effort should be spared to ensure the success of the general election, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Council Nguyen Ngoc Tuan stressed.

The capital city will step up its supervision effort to ensure the success of the election, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Council Nguyen Ngoc Tuan has said.

All public decision-making—from socio-political issues to labor relations and economic activity—must apply a gender lens to ensure that the specific needs and expectations of women and men.