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Overseas Vietnamese in RoK place high hopes in Vietnam’s new National Assembly

The 16th NA is expected to continue refining the legal framework and introduce long-term cooperation programmes to help Vietnamese firms better leverage overseas networks to broaden markets and promote Vietnamese cultural values worldwide.

Vietnamese students in China anticipate election with great hope

Many Vietnamese students in China said that although they are studying abroad, they remain deeply connected to their homeland and aspire to contribute their knowledge and international experience to the country’s development. For them, the upcoming election represents not only a significant political event at home but also an opportunity for overseas Vietnamese to place their confidence in Vietnam’s next phase of growth

Upcoming general election signals political stability, stronger parliamentary diplomacy: ambassador

Over the past five years, the 15th NA has successfully fulfilled its historic mission, guiding the country through the post-pandemic recovery and accelerating socio-economic development, said Vietnamese Ambassador in Angola Duong Chinh Chuc.

First-time young voters in Ha Tinh embrace civic responsibility

High schools across Ha Tinh province have incorporated election themes into extracurricular activities, classroom discussions, and legal knowledge competitions, helping students better understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens.

Lao ambassador highlights significance of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly election

The Lao Ambassador voiced her confidence that Vietnam’s new-tenure National Assembly and People’s Councils would continue to deepen parliamentary cooperation between the two countries, while enhancing policy oversight and creating favourable conditions for expanded cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity and people-to-people exchanges.

Gen Z embraces responsibility in upcoming general election

In mid-March 2026, preparations for the election day on March 15 have created a vibrant atmosphere at Vinh University, where discussions about the nationwide event extend beyond classrooms into dormitories and student forums.

OVs in Japan pin high hope on fresh policies from NA, People’s Council election

Overseas Vietnamese in Japan have expressed their high expectations that the upcoming election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure will help shape key policies to drive Vietnam’s development in the new phase.

OP-ED: Streamlining state apparatus: A foundation for rapid, sustainable development

The election is unfolding as Vietnam presses ahead with sweeping administrative reforms, including efforts to streamline the state apparatus and implement a two-tier local government model from the central level to grassroots authorities. Amendments to key laws are also aimed at strengthening decentralisation, improving the management of public assets and accelerating digital transformation, enabling citizens to access information more easily while fostering a leaner, more transparent governance system that better upholds people’s rights.

Final-week tasks stressed ahead of NA, People’s Council election

Special attention must be given to groups such as workers in industrial parks, university students, the elderly, people with disabilities, ethnic minority communities and voters living in specific or remote areas, ensuring that all eligible citizens can fully exercise their voting rights.

Truong Sa voters cast early ballots for NA, local council elections

Voters at 20 out of the 22 polling stations in Truong Sa (Spratly) special zone in the central province of Khanh Hoa cast their ballots on March 8 in early voting for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term, one week ahead of the nationwide election day on March 15.

Khanh Hoa boosts grassroots outreach ahead of election

Across the province, proactive and community-based approaches are helping disseminate election information widely, contributing to a safe, transparent and regulation-compliant election.

OP-ED: Upholding citizens’ responsibility crucial in responding to personnel rumours

Civic responsibility is reflected in how individuals receive and process information on social media, particularly their ability to distinguish between genuine public opinion and groundless rumours.