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.

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 - Many streets across Ho Chi Minh City are taking on a festive look with national flags, banners and posters promoting the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Gass underscored 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, while expressing optimism for intensified parliamentary collaboration to reinforce Vietnam-Switzerland ties.

President of the Vietnamese Association in Mexico Nguyen Huu Dong has put forward proposals to improve the National Assembly (NA)’s operational efficiency as Vietnam gears up for the election of deputies to the 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2030 tenure.

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.

The upcoming election of deputies to Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure will mark an important milestone in the country’s political life and contribute to its long-term development goals, Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh has said.