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New National Assembly to spend nearly one week on personnel work

The first session of the 16th National Assembly will spend nearly one week on personnel work, according to National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

National Assembly Vice Chair raises concern over tutoring fees

The National Assembly Standing Committee heard concerns that additional learning fees are now higher than before the new rules took effect.

The top positions in Vietnam’s leadership will not take the oath twice

The 16th National Assembly will elect key state leaders at its inaugural session, with the oath-taking ceremony to be held only once after all positions are consolidated.

NA Standing Committee to convene 55th session in March

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will convene its 55th session in Hanoi on March 2, followed by additional meetings on March 16-17, reported the NA Office.

General Secretary To Lam reflects on meeting with US President Donald Trump

Speaking to voters in Hanoi, General Secretary To Lam shared insights into Vietnam’s foreign policy priorities, education reform, environmental commitments, and his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Early ballots cast at sea before national election day

Early voting was organized on land and at sea to ensure officers and offshore personnel can fulfill both their duties and civic rights.

Voting and vote counting must be strict, objective and lawful: NA Chairman

With only 17 days remaining before election day, the National Assembly is accelerating preparations nationwide, emphasizing strict, lawful and transparent vote counting.

Preparations for NA, People’s Council elections on track at grassroots level

Discussions focused on candidates’ action programmes, media airtime allocation, plans for voter meetings, and election-related communications.

Seven female Gen Z candidates run for 16th National Assembly

Among the 864 officially nominated candidates for the 16th National Assembly are seven young women born in the 2000s, standing in constituencies across the country and reflecting a new generational presence in Vietnam’s highest legislative body.

An election of renewal and the weight of every vote

Vietnam’s 2026 National Assembly election introduces earlier timelines, digital voter management and a renewed focus on candidate quality.

864 candidates announced for 16th National Assembly across 182 electoral units

The National Election Council has published the official list of 864 candidates standing in 182 electoral units nationwide to elect 500 deputies to the 16th National Assembly.

1,041 candidates shortlisted for 16th National Assembly

The Vietnam Fatherland Front has announced a preliminary list of 1,041 candidates for the 16th National Assembly, including 95 non-Party members.

Women leaders receive unanimous support to run for National Assembly

A number of senior female officials have received full voter support to run for the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term.

Vietnam to announce National Assembly election results on March 22

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has announced that Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly election will take place on March 15, with results expected to be released as early as March 22.

List of 217 central-level candidates nominated for NA election finalised

The VFF Central Committee’s Presidium held its second consultative conference on February 2 to finalise a preliminary list of central-level candidates for the 16th National Assembly.

Consultation, personnel quality - key to election success: NA Chairman

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man, head of the National Election Council, on January 31 emphasised that the quality of consultations and personnel selection remains the decisive factor for the success of the upcoming general elections.

Ethnic minority official nominated for National Assembly seat

On the afternoon of January 29, Minister Dao Ngoc Dung chaired an expanded leadership meeting in Hanoi to formally nominate Hoang Van Tuyen, Director of the Policy Department, as a full-time candidate for Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly.

Top legislator chairs briefing on outcomes of 14th National Party Congress

The Party Committee of the National Assembly convened a conference on January 26 to provide a briefing on the outcomes of the 14th National Party Congress, under the chair of NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

NA Standing Committee to convene 53rd session on January 12

The 53rd session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on the morning of January 12.

Vietnam’s National Assembly breaks records in 2025 with landmark reforms

A breakthrough year for Vietnam’s parliament: 89 laws passed, new national programs launched, and major reforms underway.