In photos: key leaders sworn into office
In photos: key leaders sworn into office

VOV.VN - The National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman,  the State President, the Prime Minister, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court gave oath speeches according to the Constitution after being elected to new positions by the NA.

In photos: key leaders sworn into office
Lawmakers consider dismissal of Cabinet members
Lawmakers consider dismissal of Cabinet members

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc submitted proposals on removing several Deputy Prime Ministers, a number of ministers and other Cabinet members to the 13 th National Assembly’s 11th meeting in Hanoi on April 8.

Lawmakers consider dismissal of Cabinet members
Hanoi accelerates preparations for general election
Hanoi accelerates preparations for general election

Preparations are being hastened in Hanoi for the election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly (NA) and all-level People’s Councils for the 2016 – 2021 tenure. 

Hanoi accelerates preparations for general election
Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh elected new Vice State President
Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh elected new Vice State President

VOV.VN - With the support of 450 or 91.09% of the total National Assembly deputies, Ms Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh was elected new Vice State President on April 8.

Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh elected new Vice State President
New PM vows to build strong, united government
New PM vows to build strong, united government

New Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has pledged to build a transparent, strong and united government which will take drastic, creative and effective actions and do its best to serve the people.

New PM vows to build strong, united government
Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh nominated for Vice State President post
Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh nominated for Vice State President post

VOV.VN - On April 7, President Tran Dai Quang summited a proposal on electing the positions of Vice State President, Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court and the Prosecutor General of the Supreme People's Procuracy.

Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh nominated for Vice State President post
Lawmakers hope new Prime Minister to intensify corruption fight
Lawmakers hope new Prime Minister to intensify corruption fight

National Assembly deputies hope the newly-elected Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will continue taking the fight against corruption and wastefulness as one of his priorities. 

Lawmakers hope new Prime Minister to intensify corruption fight
NA begins procedures to relieve Vice President, more officials
NA begins procedures to relieve Vice President, more officials

President Tran Dai Quang presented a proposal on the removal of the Vice President, the Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court and the Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy during the April 7 session of the 13th National Assembly.

NA begins procedures to relieve Vice President, more officials
In photos: PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc sworn into office
In photos: PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc sworn into office

VOV.VN - Newly-elected Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has pledged his resolute loyalty to the nation, the people, and the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

In photos: PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc sworn into office
Nguyen Xuan Phuc voted in as new Prime Minister
Nguyen Xuan Phuc voted in as new Prime Minister

VOV.VN - On April 7, Mr Nguyen Xuan Phuc was sworn into office after being elected the new Prime Minister by the National Assembly.

Nguyen Xuan Phuc voted in as new Prime Minister
Nguyen Xuan Phuc elected new Prime Minister
Nguyen Xuan Phuc elected new Prime Minister

VOV.VN -On April 7, lawmakers approved a resolution on electing Mr Nguyen Xuan Phuc new government leader through secret ballot.

Nguyen Xuan Phuc elected new Prime Minister
Optimistic expectation for drastic changes in new cabinet members
Optimistic expectation for drastic changes in new cabinet members

VOV.VN -Many National Assembly (NA) deputies have expressed their confidence that the new Prime Minister and other cabinet members will help steer the nation to deeper international integration and stronger growth.

Optimistic expectation for drastic changes in new cabinet members
National Assembly passes draft laws
National Assembly passes draft laws

A number of draft laws sailed through the 11th meeting of the 13th National Assembly in Hanoi on April 6 with the majority of votes in favour.

National Assembly passes draft laws
Nguyen Xuan Phuc nominated for PM position
Nguyen Xuan Phuc nominated for PM position

VOV.VN - On April 6, President Tran Dai Quang submitted a nomination list for the new Prime Minister to the National Assembly (NA) and Deputy PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc was nominated for the post of  the new Prime Minister to replace PM Nguyen Tan Dung.

Nguyen Xuan Phuc nominated for PM position
NA debates relief of PM position
NA debates relief of PM position

VOV.VN - On April 6, National Assembly (NA) deputies discussed in groups the relieving of duty of the current Prime Minister as part of the agenda of the 13th legislature’s last meeting. 

NA debates relief of PM position
NA approves amended Press Law
NA approves amended Press Law

The amended Law on Press was adopted by National Assembly (NA) deputies at the 11th session on April 5, with approximately 89.5% of votes. 

NA approves amended Press Law
Election results on more NA officials announced
Election results on more NA officials announced

VOV.VN - On April 5, the National Assembly (NA) approved a resolution on the election of the Chairman of the NA Ethnic Council, the chairs of a number of NA committees, and the State Auditor General.

Election results on more NA officials announced
New Child Law maintains legal age of children at 16
New Child Law maintains legal age of children at 16

The National Assembly passed the Child Law on April 5 morning with an 89.88% approval rate. 

New Child Law maintains legal age of children at 16
 General Do Ba Ty, Phung Quoc Hien elected NA Vice Chairs
General Do Ba Ty, Phung Quoc Hien elected NA Vice Chairs

VOV.VN - General Do Ba Ty,  Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence and Phung Quoc Hien, incumbent member of the NA Standing Committee and Chairman of the NA Finance-Budget Committee have been elected NA Vice Chairmen.

 General Do Ba Ty, Phung Quoc Hien elected NA Vice Chairs
Training course held for female candidates standing for NA election
Training course held for female candidates standing for NA election

Fifty female candidates standing for the upcoming National Assembly (NA) election for the first time are on a training course held in Hanoi from April 4-6.

Training course held for female candidates standing for NA election
General Do Ba Ty nominated for NA Vice Chairman post
General Do Ba Ty nominated for NA Vice Chairman post

VOV.VN -General Do Ba Ty, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Defence Minister has been nominated for the post of National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman.

General Do Ba Ty nominated for NA Vice Chairman post
Biography of President Tran Dai Quang
Biography of President Tran Dai Quang

Tran Dai Quang was elected State President at the 11th session of the 13th National Assembly on April 2.

Biography of President Tran Dai Quang
High hopes on the new State leader
High hopes on the new State leader

VOV.VN -  People nationwide have appreciated the election of Tran Dai Quang as the President of Vietnam, pinning high hopes on his wholehearted devotion to the nation.

High hopes on the new State leader
Tran Dai Quang gives oath speech
Tran Dai Quang gives oath speech

VOV.VN - On April 2, 460 of the 465 lawmakers (or 93.12% of the total number of National Assembly  deputies) approved a resolution on State President election and Mr Tran Dai Quang was elected as the new State leader.

Tran Dai Quang gives oath speech
Socio-economic development under NA discussion
Socio-economic development under NA discussion

VOV.VN - On April 1, National Assembly (NA) deputies discussed socio-economic development in 2015 and over the last 5 years, and development and land use plans until 2020.

Socio-economic development under NA discussion
Preparations for general election progresses smoothly
Preparations for general election progresses smoothly

Preparations for the election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils for 2016-2020 are being conducted in line with the law and progressing smoothly, according to the National Election Council (NEC)’s Office.

Preparations for general election progresses smoothly
National Assembly leaders through periods
National Assembly leaders through periods

VOV.VN - Over the last 70 years, Vietnam's National Assembly (NA) has had 11 leaders. Among them, the newly elected Chairperson Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan is the first NA woman leader, and Mr. Truong Chinh had served the longest term (21 years).

National Assembly leaders through periods
Party Secretariat requests strict personnel nomination
Party Secretariat requests strict personnel nomination

The Party Central Committee’s Secretariat on March 28 issued a dispatch on correcting the promotion and appointment of officials. 

Party Secretariat requests strict personnel nomination
Expectations for first female NA leader
Expectations for first female NA leader

VOV.VN -  Many National Assembly (NA) deputies and voters consider the election of Madam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan as Vietnam's first female top legislator a turning point for the legislature. 

Expectations for first female NA leader
Public Security Minister nominated for State leader position
Public Security Minister nominated for State leader position

VOV.VN - On March 31, the newly-elected National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan presented the NA Standing Committee’s nomination of Public Security Minister Tran Dai Quang for the post of State President. 

Public Security Minister nominated for State leader position
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