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Four Fundamental Principles Ensuring Democracy in Vietnam’s Elections
An election is the process by which citizens choose representatives to decide on the country’s most important issues on their behalf. Pursuant to Article 7 of the 2013 Constitution and Article 1 of the Law on Election of Deputies to the National Assembly and Deputies to People’s Councils, elections in Vietnam are conducted in accordance with four fundamental principles: universal suffrage, equality, direct voting, and secret ballot. These are foundational principles that ensure the democratic, objective, and fair nature of the electoral process.
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Vietnam News Today (Mar. 4): Vietnam Wishes to Lift Ties with Greece to New Level
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 4):Vietnam opposes use of force against sovereign nations; Vietnam wishes to lift ties with Greece to new level; Border Guards stand firm in sovereignty and community service; Vietnam to establish national AI development fund for 2026-2027 period.
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Notable Policies Taking Effect from March 2026
From March 2026, a number of new regulations will come into force, including the issuance of electronic identification codes for real estate; the online cancellation of permanent and temporary residence registrations; and administrative fines for violations in road traffic activities of up to VND 150 million.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 1): Vietnamese, Portuguese Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Hanoi
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 1): Vietnamese, Portuguese foreign ministers hold talks in Hanoi; Vietnam consolidates traditional ties with Cambodia; Vietnam remains bright spot for FDI inflows; Vietnam emerging as attractive destination for AI data center investment.
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 28): Vietnamese, Portuguese Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Hanoi
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 28): Vietnam wants to further deepen multifaceted ties with Portugal; Vietnamese, Portuguese foreign ministers hold talks in Hanoi; Vietnam, EFTA step up negotiations to finalize free trade agreement; Hanoi ranks among world’s 50 most beautiful cities.
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 26): Russia Backs Stronger Strategic Ties With Vietnam Following Party Congress
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 26): Vietnam’s foreign affairs in 2025: Seizing opportunities, overcoming challenges; Russia backs stronger strategic ties with Vietnam following Party Congress; Taiwanese high-tech group chooses Vietnam as Southeast Asia manufacturing hub; Vietnam enters decisive EU inspection phase to lift IUU “Yellow Card”.
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 25): Tet Tourism Season Sees Strong Nationwide Growth
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 25): Vietnam to introduce two initiatives at UNHRC’s 61st session; Vietnam forecast to achieve investment-grade credit rating sooner than planned; Double-digit GDP growth hinges on state-owned enterprises; Tet tourism season sees strong nationwide growth.
Party Leader Attends Launch of Tree Planting Festival in Hanoi
Each locality must select right species to cultivate in right locations, ensure tight and long-term management, and foster a love for nature in the community, especially the younger generation, the Party leader demanded.
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 24): Vietnam Considers Intel Long-term Strategic Partner in Semiconductor Industry
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 24): Vietnam considers Intel long-term strategic partner in semiconductor industry; Stronger push to attract FDI from the start of 2026; Nearly 1,070 flights handled in single day at HCMC’s busiest airport; Ho Chi Minh City records over 667 million USD in Tet tourism revenue.
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 22): Vietnamese FM Meets Counterparts of UAE, Egypt and Türkiye
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 22): Vietnam and US vow to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; Vietnamese FM meets counterparts of UAE, Egypt and Türkiye; Vietnam eyes deeper economic partnership with France in key future industries; Tet tourism surges across Vietnam.
Party Chief’s US Trip Marks Milestone in High-level Multilateral Diplomacy: FM
The trip marked the Party and State’s first major high-level multilateral diplomatic engagement since the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), reflecting the country’s proactive and responsible approach to international affairs, the FM told the press on the trip's outcomes and significance.
Party General Secretary To Lam Meets US President Donald Trump at White House
Party General Secretary To Lam congratulated the US and President Trump on the successful organisation of the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace. He affirmed that Vietnam was among the first countries to commit to participating in the Gaza Board of Peace, and stands ready to coordinate with the US and other members of the Board to implement the peace plan.
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 21): Vietnam, US Step Up Dialogue to Facilitate Trade Ties
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 21): Vietnam, US step up dialogue to facilitate trade ties; Dutch Ambassador admires Vietnam’s economic performance; Vietnam officially becomes IEA associate country; Tan Son Nhat airport sets record on fourth day of Lunar New Year.
Party General Secretary To Lam Attends Inaugural Meeting of Gaza Board of Peace in US
President Trump highly appreciated General Secretary Lam's participation in the meeting, affirming his deep respect for Vietnam, an admirable country with an increasingly significant role and influence.
Vietnam Promotes Multilateral Dialogue on Nuclear Non-proliferation Ahead of the 2026 NPT Review Conference
Amid mounting challenges to international security and growing concerns over the erosion of the global arms control architecture, Vietnam continues to play an active coordinating role by chairing a series of regional consultations aimed at fostering dialogue, building consensus, and making substantive preparations for the 2026 Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 19): Vietnamese in France Cherish Traditional Practices During Tet
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 19): Vietnam promotes multilateral dialogue on nuclear non-proliferation in Panama; High expectations for Vietnam-US economic and trade ties; Belgian firms suggested to expand presence in Vietnamese market; Vietnamese in France cherish traditional practices during Tet.
General Secretary To Lam to Attend Inaugural Meeting of the Gaza Peace Council in the United States
General Secretary To Lam will pay a working visit to the United States to attend the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Peace Council from February 18 to 20.
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 18): Vietnam–US Cooperation: Writing The Next Chapter of Success
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 18): Vietnam–US cooperation: Writing the next chapter of success; Spring Fair 2026: Vietnam – India trade maintains growth momentum amid global headwinds; Vietnam signals broader global role with Gaza Peace Council entry; Spring pagoda visits preserve Hanoians’ spiritual culture.
Vietnam Strengthens Global Peace Engagement Through Participation in Gaza Peace Council in Washington
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to the United States Nguyen Quoc Dung gave an interview regarding Party General Secretary To Lam’s working visit to attend the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Peace Council in Washington, D.C., United States, from February 18 to 20, 2026.
Contributions of the Central Policy and Strategy Commission Will Be of Great Significance to the Successful Implementation of the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress
The era of national rise has placed the country before new demands and requirements of unprecedented complexity, calling for a vision that is truly different from the past. In this context, the Politburo’s decision to establish the Central Policy and Strategy Commission is regarded as both a solution and a source of expectation in shaping Vietnam’s long-term development strategies.
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026, Thoi Dai held a conversation with Nguyen Thanh Nghi, Member of the Politburo and Chairman of the Central Policy and Strategy Commission, regarding the major responsibilities and forthcoming plans of this particularly important agency.
State President Luong Cuong Conveys Tet Greetings on New Year’s Eve
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, at the sacred moment of transition between the old and new year, State President Luong Cuong, on behalf of Party and State leaders, has delivered a message of greetings to all compatriots, comrades, and soldiers nationwide, and the Vietnamese community abroad as well.
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 17): Vietnam Has Potential to Reshape Southeast Asia’s Economic Rankings
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 17): Vietnam has potential to reshape Southeast Asia’s economic rankings; Green banh chung – Embracing the soul of Vietnamese Tet; Spring anchors amid distant sea; Ho Chi Minh City named among Asia’s top three food destinations.
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 16): Vietnamese Tet Celebrated at City Hall in Paris
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 16): Vietnamese, Chinese products gain popularity: Trade Counselor; Vietnam–Thailand relations at their strongest as strategic vision deepens; Vietnamese Tet celebrated at City Hall in Paris; Vietnamese Tet pulls in foreign travelers.
