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Le Minh Hung Elected Prime Minister for 2026-2031 term
At the session, 495 out of 495 lawmakers voted in favour of the resolution approving his appointment. The resolution affirms that Le Minh Hung, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission, and a deputy to the 16th NA, will serve as Prime Minister for the 2026-2031 term.
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Party General Secretary To Lam Elected as State President for 2026-2031 Term
Presenting a draft resolution on the election of the State President, NA General Secretary and Chairman of the NA Office Le Quang Manh stated that, based on the Constitution, relevant legal provisions and the official vote-counting record, the legislature resolved to elect Party General Secretary To Lam as State President.
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Foreign Parliamentary Leaders Congratulate Chairman of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly
At the First Session of the 16th National Assembly, Member of the Politburo and Chairman of the 15th National Assembly Tran Thanh Man was re-elected by an absolute vote of confidence to serve as Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 16th tenure. On this occasion, parliamentary leaders of Laos, China, and Cambodia sent messages and letters of congratulations.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 7): OVs Encouraged to Expand Distribution Channels for Vietnamese Goods Abroad
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 7): PM Pham Minh Chinh hosts UK Ambassador; OVs encouraged to expand distribution channels for Vietnamese goods abroad; Vietnam set for strong growth as ASEAN+3 faces rising global risks; Northern Vietnam to brace for first prolonged and intense heatwave.
Tran Thanh Man Re-elected as Chairman of National Assembly
Following the vote, NA Chairman Man took the oath of office. Under the national flag, before the NA and voters nationwide, he pledged absolute loyalty to the Fatherland, the people and the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and committed to fulfilling the duties entrusted by the Party, State and people.
Party chief calls on 16th National Assembly to conduct stronger, more substantive innovation
Addressing the opening of the first session of the 16th-tenure legislature in Hanoi on April 6, the Party chief underlined that the demands of new stage of development are placing higher, faster, and more pressing requirements on institutions, growth models, the quality of national governance, policy responsiveness, enforcement discipline, and the improvement of the people’s living standards.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 6): Vietnam, Laos Step Up Investment Cooperation to Advance East–West Economic Corridor Connectivity
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 6): Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Chinese Ambassador He Wei; PM seeks stronger energy ties with Kuwait amid global uncertainty; Vietnam, Laos step up investment cooperation to advance East–West Economic Corridor connectivity; Vietnam’s industry enters a phase of expansion in scale, technology, and logistics.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 5): Vietnam's GDP Growth Reaches 7.83% in January-March Period
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 5): PM seeks stronger energy security cooperation with Kuwait; Vietnam's GDP growth reaches 7.83% in January-March period; FDI inflows to Vietnam surge 42.9% in Q1; Foreign tourist arrivals reach all-time high in Vietnam in first quarter.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 3): PM Pham Minh Chinh Proposes Stronger Cooperation in Forensic Examination with Belarus
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 3): PM Pham Minh Chinh proposes stronger cooperation in forensic examination with Belarus; Vietnam, Mexico bolster substantive and sustainable agricultural cooperation; Ho Chi Minh City promotes logistics supply chain cooperation with US state, Summer tourism festival expected to spark travel demand in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 2): Vietnam–Australia Chamber Debuts in Western Australia to Boost Trade, Investment
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 2): PM proposes enhancing cooperation with RoK in trade, energy security; Vietnam–Australia chamber debuts in Western Australia to boost trade, investment; Vietnam promotes senior official training cooperation with Australia, India; Vietnam Ethnic Groups’ Cultural Day strengthens community bonds.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 1): Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly Elections Hailed as Democratic and Successful
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 1): Vietnam, Greece step up labor cooperation; Russia-Vietnam cooperation holds strong potential in multipolar world; Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly elections hailed as democratic and successful; Hue sets sights on becoming Vietnam’s leading green tourism city.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 31): Vietnam Makes Strong Cultural Mark at Macau International Parade 2026
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 31): Can Tho seeks to expand investment cooperation with Indian partners; Vietnam makes strong cultural mark at Macau International Parade 2026; Vietnam pushes ahead with carbon credit market; Son Doong cave featured on US television program “60 Minutes”.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 30): PM Pham Minh Chinh Receives Japanese Ambassador Ito Naoki
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 30): PM Pham Minh Chinh receives Japanese Ambassador Ito Naoki; Vietnam–Russia trade corridors poised for expansion: Russian expert; Vietnam, Denmark promote investment cooperation; Vietnamese language tightens special Vietnam-Laos friendship.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 29): Vietnam, Italy Aspire to Further Promote Strategic Partnership
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 29): PM Chinh, IMF discusses economic outlook and policy; Vietnam, Italy aspire to further promote strategic partnership; Russian scholar sees Vietnam strengthening national security strategy; Ho Chi Minh City among 15 centers likely to become more significant.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 26): Vietnamese, Russian Cities Boost Cooperation in Urban Infrastructure Development
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 26): Vietnam pledges support for global firms in building resilient supply chains; Vietnamese, Russian cities boost cooperation in urban infrastructure development; Vietnam reinforces role as key regional electronics manufacturing hub; Vietnam firms adapt to rising fuel costs with greener solutions
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.
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.
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.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 23): Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Leaves for Official Visit to Russia
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 23): Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh leaves for official visit to Russia; Cambodian solidarity front delegation visits Ninh Binh to boost bilateral ties; Vietnam accelerates roadmap for green energy transition; Nurturing love for Vietnamese language among Vietnamese youth in Japan.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 22): Vietnam Reaffirms Russia as Key Strategic Partner
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 22): Vietnam and Indonesia to deepen strategic cooperation across key sectors; PM’s official visit to bolster Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; PM holds dialogue with Japanese businesses to deepen economic ties; Vietnam reaffirms Russia as key strategic partner, says ambassador.
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.
