Lai Chau, Nov. 19 -- With 39 out of 40 votes in favour (97.5%), Ha Quang Trung, Deputy Secretary of the Lai Chau provincial Party Committee, was elected Chairman of the provincial People's Committee for the 2021-2026 tenure at the 30th session of the 15th provincial People's Council on November 19.

In his inaugural remarks, Trung pledged to continue reform efforts, enhance the effectiveness of State management, and fully perform his duties in accordance with the Constitution and law. He affirmed his commitment to implementing resolutions of the Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the Government, as well as those of the provincial Party Committee and People's Council; staying closely connected with grassroots levels; listening...