NA Chairman calls on voters to wisely choose deputies representing people’s will
NA Chairman calls on voters to wisely choose deputies representing people’s will

Chairman of the National Assembly and Chairman of the National Election Council (NEC) Tran Thanh Man has called on voters to carefully select deputies with integrity, competence and credibility who truly represent the people's will and aspirations.

NA Chairman calls on voters to wisely choose deputies representing people’s will
Legislature proves strong support to Vietnam’s development, integration
Legislature proves strong support to Vietnam’s development, integration

As Vietnam prepares for elections of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, the role and standing of the country’s legislature are drawing increasing attention from international observers.

Legislature proves strong support to Vietnam’s development, integration
Vietnam strengthens cooperation with La Francophonie
Vietnam strengthens cooperation with La Francophonie

VOV.VN - Vietnam is seeking to boost cooperation with the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) following a meeting between Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Permanent Representative of the President of Vietnam to the Permanent Council of La Francophonie and OIF Administrator Caroline St-Hilaire in Paris on

Vietnam strengthens cooperation with La Francophonie
Vietnamese intellectuals in Japan place high hopes on next National Assembly
Vietnamese intellectuals in Japan place high hopes on next National Assembly

VOV.VN - Vietnamese intellectuals and expatriates in Japan are placing high expectations on the upcoming election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term, hoping the new legislature will introduce policies to attract overseas intellectual resources and boost Vietnam’s science and technology development.

Vietnamese intellectuals in Japan place high hopes on next National Assembly
Ambassador highlights foundations for stronger Vietnam–China ties in new context
Ambassador highlights foundations for stronger Vietnam–China ties in new context

The relationship between Vietnam and China in the coming period will continue to be strengthened on the basis of growing political trust, expanding cooperation and vibrant people-to-people exchanges, Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh said at a press conference in Beijing on March 12.

Ambassador highlights foundations for stronger Vietnam–China ties in new context
Lao ambassador highlights significance of Vietnam’s 16th NA election
Lao ambassador highlights significance of Vietnam’s 16th NA election

The upcoming election of deputies to Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure will mark an important milestone in the country’s political life and contribute to its long-term development goals, Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh has said.

Lao ambassador highlights significance of Vietnam’s 16th NA election
Vietnam hosts dialogue on improving access to justice for women, youth
Vietnam hosts dialogue on improving access to justice for women, youth

The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations in New York, in coordination with the Women’s International Forum, hosted an international dialogue on March 12 to promote greater access to justice for women and young people.

Vietnam hosts dialogue on improving access to justice for women, youth
Vietnamese ambassador visits Bulgaria's rose capital to deepen local ties
Vietnamese ambassador visits Bulgaria's rose capital to deepen local ties

Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet on March 11 paid a working trip to Kazanlak to boost cooperation between the Bulgarian city and Vietnam’s northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, while also discussing plans to showcase Vietnam’s image at the 2026 Rose Festival.

Vietnamese ambassador visits Bulgaria's rose capital to deepen local ties
Vietnam inaugurates national space centre, strengthens space cooperation with Japan
Vietnam inaugurates national space centre, strengthens space cooperation with Japan

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Space Centre was inaugurated on March 13, marking a significant milestone in the country’s strategy to develop space technology and deepen cooperation with Japan in the field.

Vietnam inaugurates national space centre, strengthens space cooperation with Japan
General election signals political stability, stronger parliamentary diplomacy
General election signals political stability, stronger parliamentary diplomacy

Vietnam’s upcoming election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure demonstrates the country’s political stability and commitment to strengthening parliamentary diplomacy, according to Vietnamese Ambassador in Angola Duong Chinh Chuc.

General election signals political stability, stronger parliamentary diplomacy
Vietnam and Russia deepen comprehensive strategic partnership
Vietnam and Russia deepen comprehensive strategic partnership

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Russia have discussed measures to further deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership during a recent meeting in Moscow between Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

Vietnam and Russia deepen comprehensive strategic partnership
Sri Lanka leader highlights importance of Vietnam’s upcoming elections
Sri Lanka leader highlights importance of Vietnam’s upcoming elections

VOV.VN - Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka Rizvie Salih has described Vietnam’s upcoming elections for the National Assembly and local People’s Councils as an important milestone that reflects the governance system and the aspirations of the Vietnamese people.

Sri Lanka leader highlights importance of Vietnam’s upcoming elections
Vietnam’s first peacekeeping training course gains UN certification
Vietnam’s first peacekeeping training course gains UN certification

The United Nations Staff Officers Course (UNSOC) organised by the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO) under the Ministry of Defence has been officially recognised by the UN as meeting its pre-deployment training standards, the department reported.

Vietnam’s first peacekeeping training course gains UN certification
Navy ship completes Milan 2026 multinational exercise in India
Navy ship completes Milan 2026 multinational exercise in India

Ship 17 of Brigade 171 under Naval Region 2 of the Vietnam People’s Navy, safely docked at the brigade’s naval base in Rach Dua ward, Ho Chi Minh City, on March 12, concluding its participation in the Milan 2026 multinational naval exercise in India.

Navy ship completes Milan 2026 multinational exercise in India
Party chief urges stronger push for science, technology and digital transformation
Party chief urges stronger push for science, technology and digital transformation

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has called for stronger and more decisive implementation of policies on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation to support the country’s long-term development.

Party chief urges stronger push for science, technology and digital transformation
Vietnam, Saint Petersburg step up people-to-people exchanges
Vietnam, Saint Petersburg step up people-to-people exchanges

The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) will continue promoting people-to-people diplomacy to help deepen the special friendship between Vietnam and Russia through the effective implementation of high-level agreements, VFF Vice President and General Secretary Ha Thi Nga has said.

Vietnam, Saint Petersburg step up people-to-people exchanges
Parliamentary diplomacy deepens Vietnam–Mexico relations
Parliamentary diplomacy deepens Vietnam–Mexico relations

Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai underscored the significant role of the Mexico–Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group in promoting exchanges between the two legislatures, reaffirming that Vietnam highly values its relationship with Mexico and aims to further advance cooperation via parliamentary channel.

Parliamentary diplomacy deepens Vietnam–Mexico relations
Top legislator reviews preparations for nationwide elections on March 15
Top legislator reviews preparations for nationwide elections on March 15

VOV.VN - Tran Thanh Man, Chairman of the National Assembly and Chairman of the National Election Council, chaired a meeting in Hanoi on March 12 to review preparations for the nationwide elections scheduled for March 15.

Top legislator reviews preparations for nationwide elections on March 15
Vietnam ready for nationwide elections as preparations largely completed
Vietnam ready for nationwide elections as preparations largely completed

VOV.VN - Vietnam has largely completed preparations for the upcoming nationwide elections for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 term, according to the National Election Council.

Vietnam ready for nationwide elections as preparations largely completed
PM calls for stronger defence industry and mastery of weapons technology
PM calls for stronger defence industry and mastery of weapons technology

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the military to accelerate development of the national defence industry and master key weapons technologies, stressing innovation, digital transformation and high-quality human resources to support modernisation of the armed forces.

PM calls for stronger defence industry and mastery of weapons technology
Vietnam’s 16th NA election forms catalyst for new era of national development
Vietnam’s 16th NA election forms catalyst for new era of national development

Vietnam’s upcoming election of deputies to the 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term represents a crucial step in realising the strategic objectives outlined at the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, helping the country move confidently into a new era of growth.

Vietnam’s 16th NA election forms catalyst for new era of national development
OV in Japan place high expectations on NA, People’s Council election
OV in Japan place high expectations on NA, People’s Council election

As Vietnam is gearing up for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, overseas Vietnamese (OV) in Japan have voiced hopes that the country’s legislative bodies will will continue refining policies to promote national development.

OV in Japan place high expectations on NA, People’s Council election
Upcoming election to strengthen political system, drive new development momentum
Upcoming election to strengthen political system, drive new development momentum

The upcoming election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term will play a significant role in further consolidating Vietnam’s political system, advancing reform and creating new momentum for national development amid a rapidly changing global landscape.

Upcoming election to strengthen political system, drive new development momentum
Vietnam pushes back against online disinformation ahead of key elections
Vietnam pushes back against online disinformation ahead of key elections

VOV.VN - With Vietnam’s elections for deputies to the National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 term approaching, authorities and society are stepping up efforts to address online disinformation that could distort public perception and undermine confidence in the electoral process.

Vietnam pushes back against online disinformation ahead of key elections
14th National Party Congress opens new stage in Vietnam’s growth: Chinese scholar
14th National Party Congress opens new stage in Vietnam’s growth: Chinese scholar

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) opened a new stage in Vietnam’s renewal and development process, according to Professor Mi Liang, Director of the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University of China.

14th National Party Congress opens new stage in Vietnam’s growth: Chinese scholar
First senior officials’ meeting of CPTPP in 2026 opens in Hanoi
First senior officials’ meeting of CPTPP in 2026 opens in Hanoi

The first Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM1) of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in 2026 opened in Hanoi on March 11, marking the start of a series of activities during Vietnam’s CPTPP chairmanship this year.

First senior officials’ meeting of CPTPP in 2026 opens in Hanoi
Vietnam and Austria promote leadership experience exchange
Vietnam and Austria promote leadership experience exchange

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang on March 11 presented a letter of appreciation from the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee to Günther Hopfgartner, leader of the Communist Party of Austria (KPÖ), at the party’s headquarters.

Vietnam and Austria promote leadership experience exchange
Party chief calls for stronger legal framework on food safety
Party chief calls for stronger legal framework on food safety

Improving mechanisms and policies on food safety must aim to best protect public health, helping people feel more secure when using daily food products while creating a transparent and favourable environment for legitimate food producers and traders, said Party General Secretary To Lam on March 11.

Party chief calls for stronger legal framework on food safety
Nhan Dan newspaper must act as ideological vanguard, shield, information sensor
Nhan Dan newspaper must act as ideological vanguard, shield, information sensor

Party General Secretary To Lam has urged Nhan Dan (People) newspaper to serve as a “vanguard”, a “shield,” and a sharp, agile “sensor station” for capturing, disseminating, and guiding public information.

Nhan Dan newspaper must act as ideological vanguard, shield, information sensor
HCM City: Nearly 9.7 million voters registered for NA, People’s Councils elections
HCM City: Nearly 9.7 million voters registered for NA, People’s Councils elections

Nearly 9.7 million voters in Ho Chi Minh City have been registered to take part in the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and local People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 tenure, according to the municipal Election Committee.

HCM City: Nearly 9.7 million voters registered for NA, People’s Councils elections
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