National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on April 7 called for bolstering the capacity of the State Audit Office of Vietnam to enhance oversight of public finances and assets.

VOV.VN - Public attention in Japan has focused on Vietnam after the National Assembly elected Party General Secretary To Lam as State President. Indonesian media, in their assessments of the political development, also said it marks a pivotal moment for Vietnam to pursue its development goals.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on April 7 released an urgent advisory to the Vietnamese community there, outlining updated civil defence measures issued by the Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command.

Leaders from Laos, China, Cambodia, Cuba, Russia and India have sent messages of congratulations to Vietnam’s newly elected key leaders, following the elections by the country's National Assembly.

VOV.VN - Following the election of key state leadership positions for the 2026–2031 term by the National Assembly, including the election of Party General Secretary To Lam as State President, voters across Vietnam have expressed strong consensus and confidence in the country’s leadership consolidation.

The Ministry of National Defence is stepping up efforts to recruit and prepare high-quality personnel for senior positions in United Nations peacekeeping missions, as part of its broader strategy to enhance the country’s international engagement and operational effectiveness.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 7 extended his heartiest congratulations to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam following his election by the 16th National Assembly as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam with strong support.

The 16th National Assembly on April 7 afternoon approved a resolution re-electing Nguyen Van Quang as Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court for the 2026–2031 term, with all 496 lawmakers present voting in favour.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly of Vietnam elected Politburo member Le Minh Hung as Prime Minister for the 2026–2031 term, at the plenary session in Hanoi on April 7.

VOV.VN - Addressing the National Assembly on April 7, newly-elected Prime Minister Le Minh Hung pledged absolute loyalty to the nation and the people, committing his government to a modern, proactive, and people-centred administration aimed at achieving rapid, sustainable, and inclusive development for 2026–2031.

VOV.VN - The 16th National Assembly of Vietnam unanimously approved a resolution to re-elect Vo Thi Anh Xuan as Vice President of Vietnam for the 2026–2031 term at the ongoing session of the 16th legislature in Hanoi on April 7.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly of Vietnam elected Politburo member Le Minh Hung as Prime Minister for the 2026–2031 term, at the plenary session in Hanoi on April 7.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly of Vietnam on April 7 approved a resolution on the organisational structure of the government for the 2026-2031 tenure, with full support from all attending deputies.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi and his spouse Le Linh Lan led a delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy to visit the Lao Embassy in Russia and extend greetings on the occasion of Bunpimay (traditional New Year of Laos).

VOV.VN - A senior Cambodian leader has reaffirmed that relations between Cambodia and Vietnam remain resilient and continue to develop amid evolving global conditions.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly of Vietnam on April 7 elected To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, as State President for the 2026–2031 term, with unanimous approval at a plenary session in Hanoi.

Leaders of the parliaments of Laos, China, and Cambodia on April 6 sent congratulatory messages and letters to Politburo member and Chairman of Vietnam’s 15th National Assembly Tran Thanh Man on his re-election as Chairman of the 16th National Assembly.

Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang has spotlighted the deep, substantive and effective relationship with China, crediting it with strategic guidance from leaders of the two Parties and countries.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly of Vietnam is to devote its full-day session to high-level personnel decisions on April 7, including the election of the State President and the Prime Minister for the 2026–2031 term, in accordance with constitutional procedures.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the UK are looking to expand cooperation across a variety of fields, as Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met UK Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew in Hanoi on April 6.

The success of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all level for the 2026-2031 tenure reaffirms national unity and public confidence, providing an important political and legal foundation for the operation of the legislature and People’s Councils in the new term.

VOV.VN - After electing the National Assembly Chairman, lawmakers voted to elect Vice Chairpersons, with six candidates approved. Of the six Vice Chairpersons, three are re-elected and two are women.

November 24 is set to be officially recognised as Vietnam Culture Day and designated a fully paid public holiday under a draft resolution aimed at boosting the country’s cultural development and widening public access to arts and heritage.

VOV.VN - Lawmakers have expressed strong expectations for institutional breakthroughs in the 16th National Assembly, with institutions seen as a key factor for development.

VOV.VN - Politburo member, Chairman of the 15th National Assembly (NA) and deputy to the 16th National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, was elected Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 16th term on April 6 during the first session of the 16th legislature.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, along with current and former Party and State leaders and National Assembly deputies, paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on April 6, ahead of the opening of the first session of the 16th National Assembly.

VOV.VN - Politburo member and standing member of the Party Central Committee (PCC)’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu, will lead a high-level Vietnamese delegation on official visits to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on April 9 and to the Kingdom of Cambodia on April 10.

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam delivered an address at the opening of the first session of the newly-elected 16th National Assembly in Hanoi on April 6.

April 5, 2026 marks the 30th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Ireland, which have evolved into a dynamic and substantive partnership across multiple fields.

VOV.VN - The 16th National Assembly(NA) will focus on personnel work as usual and will also review and pass several important draft laws and resolutions at its first session. This marks a shift in how sessions are organised from a “kick-off” toim mediate legislative action.