Preparations for Election Day Basically Completed on Schedule
14/03/2026 16:30
Nguyen Thi Thanh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly and Member of the National Election Council, chaired and presided over a press conference on preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and deputies to People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term on the morning of March 12 in Hanoi.
Early Voting Team at Sea Returns to Mainland After Completing Mission
14/03/2026 16:29
Naval Region 2 Command, in coordination with the Election Committee of Long Son Commune, held a ceremony to welcome the early voting team at sea back to the mainland after 15 days of carrying out their mission of delivering ballot boxes to voters at DK1 platforms, duty ships and fishermen operating on the southern continental shelf of the country. The event took place on the morning of March 12 in Phuoc Thang Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
Expanding Cooperation Between Can Tho and Australian Partners in Various Areas
14/03/2026 16:28
Chairman of the Can Tho Municipal People's Committee Truong Canh Tuyen held a meeting with Gillian Bird, Ambassador of Australia to Vietnam, and Sarah Hooper, Consul General of Australia in Ho Chi Minh City on March 12.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 14): NA Chairman Calls on Voters to Wisely Choose Deputies Representing People's Will, Aspirations
14/03/2026 07:00
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 14): NA Chairman calls on voters to wisely choose deputies representing people's will, aspirations; PM Pham Minh Chinh receives Thai Ambassador to Vietnam; Vietnamese embassies in Middle East ready to assist ASEAN citizens: FM; Vietnam - China cooperation steering committee to convene in Hanoi; Vietnam, Western Australia seek broader ties during business forum; Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City Listed Among Asia’s 50 Best Cities by Time Out
Growing empowerment of women reflects changing social landscape in India’s village
14/03/2026 07:00
At the 61st session of the United Nations Council in Geneva, Darakshan Hassan Bhat, representing Rashtriya Sewa Kendra Sangh (RSKS), highlighted the growing empowerment of JK women and girls, pointing to significant social and economic transformations in the region.
Promoting Vietnam’s Image at the Bulgarian Rose Festival
13/03/2026 15:55
On March 11, 2026, Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet paid a working visit to Kazanlak and held talks with Mayor Galina Stoyanova to promote local-level cooperation between the city of Kazanlak and Lai Chau province, while also discussing plans to promote Vietnam’s image at the 2026 Rose Festival.
GrabForGood Fund Increases Commitment to US$3.2 Million for 2026 to Education and Community Resilience Programmes across Southeast Asia
13/03/2026 15:31
Grab, a leading super app in Southeast Asia, today announced a US$3.2 million commitment for 2026 from the GrabForGood Fund, an endowment dedicated to supporting its partners and the community-at-large. This latest allocation will fund programmes across Southeast Asia to support the Fund's three core pillars: Education, Community Care, and Disaster Relief.
Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam: Election Preparations in Vietnam are Conducted Thoroughly
13/03/2026 15:29
In an interview with VietnamTimes Magazine, Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes said that preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and members of People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term have been carried out thoroughly, creating favorable conditions for voters across the country to participate in this democratic event.
Confidence of Foreign Business Community in Vietnam
13/03/2026 11:35
From the perspective of a business executive who has lived and managed enterprises across several continents, Santiago de los Reyes (Uruguay), International Market Development Manager at NSCA (Starduct), believes that policy stability, an open business environment, and dialogue between policymakers and the business community are key factors enabling Vietnam to continue attracting investment and achieving sustainable development.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 13): Preparations For Polling Day Completed on Schedule
13/03/2026 07:00
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 13): Preparations for polling day completed on schedule; Vietnam, Saint Petersburg step up people-to-people exchanges; Vietnam, India promote maritime security cooperation through blue economy development; Vietnam’s first peacekeeping training course gains UN certification; Relic site receives valuable documentary photographs of President Ho Chi Minh...
How India became one of the world’s fastest growing economies
12/03/2026 15:26
India has emerged as one of the most dynamic economic success stories of the twenty first century. Over the past two decades, the country has transformed from a largely developing economy into one of the world’s fastest growing major economic powers.
Can Tho Strengthens Cooperation with France in Education and Healthcare
12/03/2026 14:26
Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep, Vice Chairwoman of the Can Tho People’s Committee, together with leaders of several departments and agencies, met and worked with Etienne Ranaivoson, Consul General of France in Ho Chi Minh City, during his visit and working trip to the locality on March 10.
Secretary-General of the Brazil-Vietnam Friendship Association: The 16th National Assembly Will Continue to Drive Vietnam’s Development
12/03/2026 14:14
In an interview with VietnamTimes Magazine, journalist and historian Pedro de Oliveira, Secretary-General of the Brazil-Vietnam Friendship Association, stated that the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and to People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term is an important political event for Vietnam. It raises expectations for further advancing the country’s development and strengthening international cooperation.
Daikin’s new head office building in Vietnam conceptualized and designed by Nikken Sekkei, has achieved the world’s first three Platinum certifications for environmental and health standards
12/03/2026 12:00
Nikken Sekkei Ltd announces that Daikin Air Tower, Daikin's new head office building in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam conceptualized and designed by Nikken Sekkei, achieved the highest Platinum rating for LEED, the global environmental certification, and WELL, the global health certification, as well as LOTUS, Vietnam's national environmental certification.
The Election in Vietnam Through Eyes of International Friends: Foundation for Stability and Cooperation
12/03/2026 11:20
According to ambassadors, experts, and foreign nationals working in Vietnam, the upcoming elections for the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term represent an important milestone in the country’s political life. The event contributes to strengthening social consensus and reinforcing the international community’s confidence in Vietnam’s development prospects.
Digital Transformation Supports Efficient and Transparent Elections
12/03/2026 11:18
Digital transformation is a notable new feature in preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term. The use of the National Population Database, electronic identification applications and artificial intelligence not only improves management efficiency but also helps ensure that election day truly becomes a nationwide civic event.
More Opportunities to Strengthen Traditional Friendship Between Vietnam and Uzbekistan
12/03/2026 11:05
The election of deputies to the National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels will take place on March 15, 2026. On this occasion, Alisher Rustamovich Mukhamedov, President of the Uzbekistan-Vietnam Friendship Association, shared with a reporter from VietnamTimes Magazine his views on the significance of this important political event for Vietnam’s development process, as well as prospects for international cooperation, particularly the friendship between the two countries.
AI and High Tech Open New Cooperation Opportunities for Vietnam, India
12/03/2026 10:21
Artificial intelligence (AI), the digital economy, semiconductors and green energy are emerging as promising new areas of cooperation between Viet Nam and India, as both economies accelerate technological transformation and deepen their participation in global value chains. This was also highlighted by many experts at the international conference “Promoting Friendly Relations Towards a Vietnam-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership,” held on March 10 in Hanoi.
Legislative Cooperation Promotes Vietnam-Japan Bilateral Relations
12/03/2026 10:18
On the occasion of Vietnam’s upcoming elections for the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2030 term, a correspondent of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in Japan interviewed Takebe Tsutomu, Special Advisor to the Japan–Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance and former Secretary-General of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), on the role and importance of the highest legislative body as well as legislative cooperation between the two countries in promoting the sustainable development of bilateral relations.
Dr. Michael Parsons (Australia): Election Day in Vietnam Has Festival-like Atmosphere
11/03/2026 14:04
Having lived and worked in Hanoi for many years, Dr. Michael Parsons (Australia) has had the opportunity to directly observe elections in Vietnam. According to him, election day in many localities has an atmosphere similar to a “festival,” where people proactively learn about candidates, dress formally to cast their votes, and participate in the event with a strong sense of responsibility.
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