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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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’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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.