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Early Election Held for Voters in Truong Sa
Soldiers and residents at 20 out of 22 polling stations in Truong Sa Special Administrative Zone (Khanh Hoa province) cast their ballots for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term on the morning of March 8, one week earlier than the official nationwide election day.
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Vietnam News Today (Mar. 10): Defense Minister Highlights Enduring Friendship with Cambodia
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 10): Timor-Leste Ambassador calls Vietnam a “tiger” and pillar of ASEAN economy; Defense minister highlights enduring friendship with Cambodia; Vietnam welcomes nearly 4.7 million foreign visitors in January–February; Vietnam may activate petroleum price stabilization measures amid Middle East tensions.
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VNeID Supports Voters in Looking Up Polling Stations and Candidate Lists
On March 8, the Department of Administrative Management of Social Order (C06) under the Ministry of Public Security announced that, in addition to checking polling station information on voter cards and the publicly posted lists at polling stations or commune-level People’s Committee offices, citizens can also access election-related information through the “Election of the 16th National Assembly” feature on the VNeID application.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 5): Vietnamese, Mongolian Courts Deepen Judicial Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 5): Vietnamese, Mongolian courts deepen judicial cooperation; Slovenia ready to share experience in safe nuclear power development with Vietnam; Vietnamese Trade Counselor in Israel: Maintaining trade flows amid regional instability; Global perspective: Beyond GDP expansion, Vietnam can drive deeper reforms and innovation-led growth.
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.
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.
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. 3): Vietnam, Brazil Push Cooperation in Agriculture, Energy and Biotechnology
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 3): Vietnam, Brazil push cooperation in agriculture, energy and biotechnology; Ho Chi Minh City tightens friendship with Bulgarian partners; Vietnamese culture shines at France’s largest Lunar New Year parade; Doctors perform Vietnam’s first robot-assisted surgery for rare lung condition.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 2): Over 38 Billion USD in Public Investment to Fuel New Growth Momentum
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 2): Vietnam, Laos step up parliamentary cooperation to realize strategic cohesion; Tam Chuc complex in Ninh Binh granted special national relic status; “Women and journey of inspiration” unites Vietnamese community in Kansai; Over 38 billion USD in public investment to fuel new growth momentum.
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.
