Vietnam’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term with the highest vote count in the Asia-Pacific group underscores global confidence in the country’s policies and its 80-year journey of independence and 40 years of reforms, particularly in ensuring human rights.

Vietnam’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term, with 180 votes, the highest among Asia-Pacific candidates competing for seats in this body, affirms the country’s rising international position and reputation, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang.

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai, who is also a member of the National Election Council (NEC) and head of its Information and Communications Subcommittee, chaired the subcommittee’s first meeting in Hanoi on September 8 to prepare for the 2026 elections.

VOV.VN - The National Election Council held its first meeting in Hanoi on July 9 to discuss preparations for the election of deputies to the National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term, slated for March 15, 2026.

VOV.VN - The President’s Office on July 3 held a press conference to announce the President’s order on the promulgation of laws and ordinances recently passed by the National Assembly and its Standing Committee.

The National Assembly (NA) on June 26 passed a resolution approving the National Election Council President’s proposed list of vice presidents and members of the council, with full support from all 431 deputies present.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly is scheduled to pass several major bills and carry out procedures related to critical personnel appointments, alongside other important matters, in its ongoing sitting in Hanoi on June 25.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly (NA) will vote on two resolutions on 21 May morning regarding the early conclusion of the 15th legislature and the 2021–2026 term of People’s Councils at all levels, along with the date for the next general elections of deputies to the 16th NA and the 2026–2031 term of People’s Councils.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly Standing Committee has proposed holding general election three months earlier than scheduled to timely complete the State apparatus following streamlining efforts.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man highlighted agenda of the 15th NA’s ninth session that opened in Hanoi on May 5 morning.