VOV.VN - The National Assembly of Vietnam is set to convene its first session of the 16th tenure in Hanoi from April 6 to 24, focusing on consolidating key state leadership positions.

The official results of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly election have been announced, marking the completion of a constitutionally mandated process and the beginning of a new term filled with expectations.

Party and State leaders on March 23 sent congratulatory messages to newly elected key leaders of Laos following the first session of the 10th National Assembly of Laos.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s National Election Council confirmed that 500 deputies have been elected to the 16th National Assembly, marking the successful conclusion of a nationwide vote described as democratic, transparent, and inclusive.

Party General Secretary To Lam has written an article on the success of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, entitled "The national festival and responsibilities before the People".

VOV.VN - Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man has called on relevant agencies to thoroughly prepare legislative content and personnel work for the first session of the 16th National Assembly slated for April.

A Chinese scholar has highlighted the significance of Vietnam’s election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term, describing the event as an important political milestone as the country enters a new stage in socio-economic development and national governance.

The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure will create a legal foundation for Vietnam’s development in a new era, according to a Russian constitutional expert.

VOV.VN - The legal system must serve as a driver of development rather than a barrier to national progress, said Tran Thanh Man, Chairman of the National Assembly and Secretary of the Party Committee of the National Assembly.

Professor Dr. Anmol Mukhia at South Asian University in India has praised the renovation and legislative role of the Vietnamese National Assembly and highlighted the significance of the election of deputies to the NA and People’s Councils at all level for the 2026–2031 tenure.