Vietnam’s election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure is an important event in the country’s ongoing process of intensive and substantive reforms, in which the NA plays a key role in promoting reform and development.

Parliamentary diplomacy is increasingly emerging as a key pillar of foreign relations, with Vietnam’s NA actively expanding engagement with regional and international partners through both bilateral and multilateral channels, said Malaysia-based Southeast Asian history and defence researcher Enzo Sim Hong Jun.

VOV.VN - Regional and international media outlets on March 15 highlighted the significance of the elections for the National Assembly and local People’s Councils in Vietnam, describing the vote as an important political event as Vietnam continues to pursue its socio-economic development goals for the next stage.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi held strategic talks in Hanoi on March 15, focusing on strengthening political trust and expanding practical cooperation between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Voter turnout nationwide reached 99.68% at the end of March 15, with 76,188,544 voters having cast their ballots as of 11:23 p.m., according to a rapid update from the Office of the National Election Council.

Vietnam’s election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure holds particularly important significance, said Professor Zhu Zhenming of the China (Kunming) Academy of South and Southeast Asian Studies.

Sri Lankan Minister of Environment Dammika Patabendi has spotlighted Vietnam’s development gains over the past term and the significance of the March 15 election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure.

The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure is a major political event, complementing the 14th National Party Congress in ushering Vietnam into a new era of rise, prosperity and civilisation.

As many as 45% of candidates for Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly (NA) being women is an encouraging and positive development, according to Caroline Nyamayemombe, Country Representative of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term has drawn wide attention from international experts and major media outlets.

VOV.VN- Across Vietnam on March 15, election day brings a vibrant nationwide atmosphere as voters head to polling stations. From voters in mountainous areas, islands and border regions to elderly voters, the images capture a strong sense of democratic spirit and civic responsibility on the country’s major national day.

Parliamentary diplomacy has made great contributions to consolidating ties between Vietnam and Azerbaijan, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Vietnam Shovgi Kamal Oglu Mehdizadet said in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency.

Officers, soldiers and fishermen in the Truong Sa special zone of Khanh Hoa province joined voters nationwide on March 15 to cast their ballots in the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term.

VOV.VN - The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term takes place as Vietnam continues to promote institutional reforms, improve the quality of national governance and expand international integration in pursuit of long-term development goals.

VOV.VN - Joining nearly 79 million voters nationwide on March 15, Party General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man cast their ballots at polling stations, exercising their civic duty on election day.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse Le Thi Bich Tran cast their ballots on the morning of March 15 in Hanoi, joining nearly 79 million voters nationwide in the election for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

Ensuring that State power truly belongs to the people, with the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam serving as the decisive factor, remains the guiding principle for organising the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and people’s councils at all levels for the 2026–31 tenure.

An overseas Vietnamese in North Africa has expressed strong appreciation for the achievements of Việt Nam’s 15th National Assembly (NA), highlighting its proactive and flexible responses to major domestic and global challenges.

VOV.VN - As the country enters a new period of development with rapid advances in science and technology, expectations for elected representatives are rising. Alongside political integrity and moral character, voters are paying closer attention to candidates’ professional competence, innovative thinking, policy-making ability and capacity to adapt to change.

VOV.VN - China’s foreign, defence and public security ministers will visit Vietnam from March 15 to 17 to attend the first meeting of the Vietnam-China ministerial-level “3+3” strategic dialogue mechanism.

VOV.VN - Dr. Carolus Wimmer, President of the Venezuela-Vietnam Friendship Association, extended congratulations to the Party, State and people of Vietnam as the country prepares for elections to the National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026-2031 term on March 15.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Ambassador of Thailand to Vietnam Urawadee Sriphiromaya in Hanoi on March 13 to discuss measures for promoting the two countries' Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as well as cooperation in ensuring energy security for both sides.

Ensuring security and safety alongside the accelerated application of digital data and information technology has been identified as a central priority in preparation for the upcoming NA and People's Council election, Maj. Gen. Nguyen Quoc Toan, Chief of Office and Spokesperson of Ministry of Public Security has said.

VOV.VN - Vietnam called for stronger ASEAN unity and adherence to international law during a special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East held online on March 13.

The United Nations (UN) on March 11 officially granted certification to the United Nations Staff Officer Course (UNSOC) organised by the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, recognising it as meeting UN pre-deployment training standards.

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.