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General election’s voter turnout highest ever recorded: Press conference

According to preliminary reports from 34 provinces and centrally-governed cities, as many as 76,198,214 out of 76,423,940 eligible voters cast ballots, representing a turnout of 99.7% - the highest-ever rate recorded.

Early overseas study pathways opened for Vietnamese secondary students

Vietnam remains resilient amid volatility of global energy market: Malaysian expert

Belgian fund proposes investment, support projects in Hung Yen

Work starts on more inter-level boarding schools in border communes

Key milestones following National Assembly and People’s Council elections

On March 15, 2026, voters nationwide cast their ballots to elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term. After the vote, the National Election Council and local election committees continue key procedures to complete the electoral process in accordance with the law.

National Assembly election significant for Vietnam’s new development stage: Chinese scholar

On March 15, 2026, more than 76 million Vietnamese voters cast their ballots to elect deputies to the National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term. Professor Qu Qiang, a lecturer at Minzu University of China said Vietnam’s National Assembly had made important contributions to the country’s development during its recent term, particularly in legislation.

Manuscript of President Ho Chi Minh recalls first general election 80 years ago

At the National Library in Hanoi, a collection of rare documents preserves key milestones of the Vietnamese National Assembly from its earliest days, offering visitors a glimpse of historic events eight decades ago.

AI – unmissable opportunity for Vietnam: Experts

AI also emerges as a key enabler for Vietnam's ambition to build financial and technology hubs. Applications can boost efficiency, automate workflows, cut costs, and sharpen data analytics, which are essential pillars of a modern financial system.

Vietnam’s overseas investment rises 2.3-fold in first two months

During the period, 36 new overseas projects were granted investment certificates with total registered capital from Vietnamese investors reaching 532.4 million USD, up 2.3 times compared to the same period last year. In addition, three projects adjusted their capital with an additional 7.8 million USD, 1.5 times higher than a year earlier.

President Luong Cuong casts ballot in Hanoi’s Hoan Kien ward

State President Luong Cuong attended the opening ceremony and cast his vote in the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure at Polling Station No. 26 in Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi, on the morning of March 15.

PM votes in Hanoi as nationwide election underway

Commending Tay Ho ward for its thorough preparations, particularly at Polling Station No. 21, the PM urged the election committee to facilitate early voting and ensure every eligible voter can fully exercise their rights and responsibilities.

Digital map for 2026–2031 National Assembly and Hanoi People’s Council elections

To enhance public communication and promote digital transformation in election work, the Hanoi chapter of the Vietnam Fatherland Front has introduced a digital map of information on the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and the Hanoi People’s Council for the 2026–2031 term. The digital map helps expand the application of information technology and digital transformation in providing services and information to voters across the city.

The choice that heralds a new tenure

Choosing "the right representatives"—deputies with integrity, talent, vision, and the courage to act and take responsibility—will enhance the operational quality of the NA and People’s Councils, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the state apparatus over the next five years.

Early voting held on frontline islands, at border guard stations

On the morning of March 14, the Bach Long Vi special zone became the first locality in Hai Phong City to hold the opening ceremony and early voting for the election.

PM calls for accelerated space technology development in Vietnam

Vietnam aims by 2030 to achieve a mid-level position in space science and technology development within Southeast Asia, and after 2030 to build national capabilities to independently develop satellite technologies and apply space data to address global challenges and national security needs.

Security, digital data key pillars of election preparations: spokesperson

Safeguarding security and public order to guarantee the successful organisation of the National Assembly and People's Council election is the top task of the People’s Public Security forces in the early months of 2026.

Vietnam affirms capability, standing in UN peacekeeping operations

This marks the first time a Vietnamese peacekeeping training course has been recognised by the UN as meeting its standards, representing a significant milestone in the country’s training capacity and international integration in the peacekeeping field. The recognition highlights not only the professional achievements of the organising unit but also Vietnam’s capability, responsibility and credibility in fulfilling international commitments to peace and security.

Hanoi adorned with flags and flowers ahead of election day

On March 15, 2026, voters nationwide will elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure. The event is a major political occasion, allowing citizens to exercise their democratic rights and choose representatives for the next five years.

Vietnam sets out strategy to build stronger global national image

Vietnam is now taking steps to enhance its global profile through a comprehensive communication strategy aimed at promoting the country’s image overseas for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision to 2045.

President Ho Chi Minh - A “special voter”

During Vietnam’s first General Election in 1946, out of deep respect and affection for President Ho Chi Minh, the chairpersons of People’s Committees and all village representatives in Hanoi unanimously submitted a petition requesting that he be exempted from standing as a candidate. By then, he had already been honoured by the entire nation as the permanent President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City: Nearly 9.7 million voters registered for NA, People’s Councils elections

The city has recorded nearly 9.7 million eligible voters. and the printing and delivery of voter cards to commune-level election committees have been completed.

Nhan Dan newspaper must act as ideological vanguard, shield, information sensor: Party chief

In a keynote address at a ceremony in Hanoi marking the 75th anniversary of the newspaper’s first issue on March 11, General Secretary Lam highlighted its more than seven decades of evolution while maintaining its role as the Party’s sharp ideological weapon, an effective information and communication channel for Party committees and authorities at all levels, and a trusted platform for Party members and people.

Resolution 57: Infrastructure investment for strategic technologies

Vietnam is ramping up investment in research infrastructure for strategic technologies to implement the Politburo's Resolution 57-NQ/TW, aiming to drive rapid, sustainable economic growth through breakthroughs in science, technology, and digital transformation.

PM advocates leveraging silver economy to address population ageing

In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh described the silver economy as a strategic issue for sustainable development, particularly in the light of the rapid global population ageing worldwide, including in Vietnam.