The election of key leadership positions by Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly marks a particularly important political starting point, ensuring continuity in the country’s leadership and governance, Rachel Nguyen Isenschmid, Secretary General of the Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF), has said.

VOV.VN - A widespread heatwave beginning on April 7 is forecast to expand across northern Vietnam and persist for several days at high intensity, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 40°C, posing serious risks to public health and fire safety.

The Prime Minister has signed Decision No. 530/QD-TTg approving a national programme to attract foreign experts and overseas Vietnamese (OV) scholars to teach, conduct research and work at Vietnam’s higher education and vocational training institutions.

VOV.VN - The BA.3.2 COVID-19 variant, also referred to as “Cicada”, has not been shown to cause more severe illness than previous variants, according to health experts.

VOV.VN - The National Innovation Centre (NIC) in coordination with the Consulate General of Vietnam in San Francisco, recently held a seminar to strengthen connections with Vietnamese experts worldwide and mobilise their expertise to support science, technology and innovation development in Vietnam.

Professor Toshiro Nishizawa of the University of Tokyo has highlighted the increasingly prominent role of Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) and local authorities in promoting socio-economic development, as well as the importance of parliamentary cooperation to general relations between Vietnam and Japan.

With the Law on Artificial Intelligence entering into force on March 1, 2026, the debate has moved beyond whether to embrace the technology to how best to develop and deploy it in a systematic, effective manner tailored to national circumstances.

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.

Professor Carl Thayer from the Australian Defence Force Academy at the University of New South Wales has spoken highly of the performance of the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels in Vietnam for the 2021–2026 term, on the threshold of the election of deputies to the 16th legislature.

VOV.VN - Vietnam may experience longer and more intense heat waves in 2026 as the El Nino climate pattern is expected to re-emerge toward the end of the year, warn meteorological experts.