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Vietnam News Today (Mar. 25): Vietnam Pursues EU Cooperation for Green, Digital, and Trade Goals
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 25): Russian media spotlight Vietnamese PM’s strategic visit, energy cooperation; Vietnam pursues EU cooperation for green, digital, and trade goals; Vietnam pledges best possible conditions for US investors; Vietnam praised as a welcoming destination for global travelers.
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Vietnam News Today (Mar. 24): Vietnam Seeks Stronger LNG Cooperation with Russia During PM’s Visit
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 24): Vietnam seeks stronger LNG cooperation with Russia during PM’s visit; France, Vietnam step up cooperation across multiple sectors; Prime Minister pays floral tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Russia; Vietnam, Cambodia front organizations bolster cooperation.
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Hanoi Announces 125 Elected Members of 17th Municipal People’s Council
Hanoi elected the full quota of 32 deputies to the National Assembly and 125 members to the municipal People’s Council, ensuring compliance with the prescribed structure and composition. No constituency was required to hold a re-election or additional vote.
99.68% Voter Turnout Reflects Strength of National Unity
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pham Thu Hang, has responded to a question from an AFP reporter regarding voter turnout and the significance of the high participation rates recorded in recent elections.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 20): Vietnam and China Navies Launch 40th Joint Patrol in Gulf of Tonkin
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 20): Vietnam maintains constructive cooperation with EU in combating IUU fishing; Vietnam and China Navies launch 40th joint patrol in Gulf of Tonkin; Vietnam respects and ensures human rights, including freedom of religion or belief; Vietnam–China railway connectivity seen as strategic breakthrough in economic cooperation.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 19): Vietnam, Japan Advance New-Generation ODA Loan to Accelerate Green Transition
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 19): Vietnam eyes stronger relations with Cambodia, Saudi Arabia, Dominica: State President; Vietnam, China strengthen trust and expand defense cooperation; French media: Vietnam rises among top group in global branded residences; Vietnam, Japan advance new-generation ODA loan to accelerate green transition.
Results of 16th National Assembly Election Expected to be Announced on March 22
The Law on Election of Deputies to the National Assembly and People’s Councils stipulates that vote counting must be completed within no more than 24 hours from the close of voting at each polling station.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 18): Vietnam, China Agree to Strengthen Cooperation, Better Manage Differences
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 18): PM calls for stronger Vietnam–US cooperation in education, human resource development; PM urges Qatar to step up energy cooperation with Vietnam; Vietnam, China agree to strengthen cooperation, better manage differences; RoK eases visa requirements for Vietnamese tourists.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 17): Vietnam, Switzerland Push to Accelerate Vietnam – EFTA FTA Talks
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 17): Vietnam and China launch first “3+3” ministerial strategic dialogue; Vietnam, Switzerland push to accelerate Vietnam – EFTA FTA talks; EU Commissioner Jozef Síkela to visit Vietnam to boost Global Gateway investment; Ho Chi Minh City leverages brand heritage to boost tourism.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 15): Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly Election: Important Milestone in Development Trajectory
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 15): Vietnamese, Chinese FMs agree to make new breakthroughs in substantive cooperation;Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly election: Important milestone in development trajectory; Parliamentary diplomacy helps reinforce Vietnam-Azerbaijan ties: Ambassador; Vietnam pledges to advance women’s access to justice at UN forum.
Technology application ensures fast, accurate, secured election information: NA leader
Emphasising the role of technology in election management and organisation, the NA Chairman affirmed that the application of information technology to this election has delivered clear results, meeting three key criteria – speed, accuracy and security.
Voters Nationwide Enthusiastically Cast Ballots for 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at All Levels
At exactly 7:00 a.m. on March 15, voters across the country eagerly headed to polling stations to participate in the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and members of the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term. More than 72,000 polling stations simultaneously opened, marking the beginning of a major national event for the entire population.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 15): Vietnam Ensures Highest Level of Democracy in Elections
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 13): Vietnam ensures highest level of democracy in elections; Hanoi’s 100-year master plan must put people at centre: PM; Vietnam steps up partnership with UNDP, WHO in tackling air pollution; Vietnam, China eye deeper comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership; Vietnam, Slovakia boost cooperation in firefighting and rescue; Vietnamese businesses ride wave of investment in green manufacturing; Ho Chi Minh City steps up actions to unlock private sector growth...
Preparations for Election Day Basically Completed on Schedule
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.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 14): NA Chairman Calls on Voters to Wisely Choose Deputies Representing People's Will, Aspirations
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
Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam: Election Preparations in Vietnam are Conducted Thoroughly
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.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 13): Preparations For Polling Day Completed on Schedule
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...
Digital Transformation Supports Efficient and Transparent Elections
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.
Online Contest on National Assembly and People’s Councils Elections
An online contest on the National Assembly and People’s Councils elections is being held from February 27 to March 15, 2026, to raise awareness among officials, Party members, and the public about the position and role of the National Assembly and People’s Councils. The contest also aims toward the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 11): Vietnam and China Defense Ministers to Meet at Border Exchange
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 11): Vietnam, RoK seek to boost all-around cooperation; Vietnam and China defense ministers to meet at border exchange; Vietnam and Japan step up cooperation in human resource development; Vietnam becomes vital player in global semiconductor value chain.
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.
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.
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.
