VTV to broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 Finals
The national TV station will televise all key events including the opening ceremony, matches, and the closing ceremony.
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.
Next National Assembly expected to guide Vietnam into new era of development
Vietnam’s decision to move the election for the National Assembly and People’s Councils forward by two months aims to promptly consolidate senior leadership in line with the Party’s direction and practical needs, which Professor Vu Minh Khuong of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore described as a wise and bold step.
Border communities promote role of village elders in upcoming general election
Various forms of communication are being implemented, including village meetings, broadcasts through local loudspeaker systems and banners along major roads. Social media groups and smartphones are also being used to share updates related to the election.
Digital technology helps enhance transparency, trust in elections
The use of technology in this election is not merely a short-term measure but reflects Ho Chi Minh City’s broader commitment to comprehensive digital transformation and smart urban governance, reinforcing public trust in the democratic process and administration.
Resolution 57: Science communication expanded on digital platforms
The Ministry of Science and Technology has launched a Facebook page “Thong tin Khoa hoc va Cong nghe” (Information about Science and Technology), designed as a supplementary communication channel alongside its official fanpage.
Phu Quoc: Where the world meets through architecture
The presence of diverse international architectural styles across Phu Quoc, rather than a single traditional architectural system, is not accidental but rooted in the island’s unique development context. Unlike cities with centuries of urban heritage such as Hoi An or Hue, Phu Quoc is a tourism destination that has grown rapidly over just the past few decades, without a clearly layered architectural legacy to inherit.
