Voter turnout nears 100% as authorities begin reviewing election results

Preliminary figures show that 99.69% of eligible voters nationwide took part in the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (N.A.) and all-level People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 term, with no constituencies required to hold a re-vote, said Tran Thanh Man, Chairman of the N.A. and Chairman of the National Election Council (NEC).

Vietnamese community in South Africa confident in 16th N.A.’s leadership

16/03/2026 23:37
The Vietnamese community in South Africa has expressed confidence that the 16th National Assembly (N.A.) will lead the homeland towards comprehensive development.

Vietnam, China hold first ministerial-level 3+3 strategic dialogue

16/03/2026 23:35
Vietnam and China held the first ministerial-level Strategic Dialogue among their foreign affairs, defense and public security ministries, known as the “3+3 Dialogue,” in Hanoi on March 16.

Vietnamese community in Laos expects 16th N.A. to drive development

16/03/2026 23:33
The Vietnamese community in Laos has expressed confidence that National Assembly (N.A.) and People’s Council’s deputies in the new term will build on the achievements of the 15th legislature while helping remove bottlenecks and accelerate national development in the new era.

Ho Chi Minh City leverages brand heritage to boost tourism

16/03/2026 23:33
As the tourism sector is striving to meet the targets set in the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Development Plan to 2030, connecting “brand heritage” is emerging as a "key" to creating distinctive tourism products. Municipal authorities are therefore seeking to integrate historical, industrial and technological elements with experiential learning to develop new destinations for both domestic and international visitors.

Digital transformation helps shorten timeline, improve election quality: N.A. Vice Chairwoman

16/03/2026 14:58
The application of digital transformation has helped streamline procedures, shorten the timeline, and enhance the quality of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (N.A.) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, according to N.A. Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh.

Voter turnout hits 99.68% as of 23:23 on March 15

16/03/2026 14:57
The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term concluded completely at 21:00 on March 15, with a voter turnout of 99.68%, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Project digitizes heritage to engage youth

16/03/2026 14:57
Inspired by their interest in Vietnam’s traditional beliefs, a group of students have launched a project aimed at bringing the cultural heritage of Mother Goddess worship (Tho Mau) into contemporary life.

Voter turnout hits over 93% as of 16:00 on March 15

15/03/2026 23:15
A total of 71,392,498 out of 76,609,388 voters nationwide had cast their ballots as of 16:00 on March 15, representing a turnout of 93.19%, member of the National Election Council and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh told reporters at the Election Press Centre in Hanoi.

Sri Lankan minister hails Vietnam’s early election as catalyst for next growth phase

15/03/2026 23:15
Sri Lankan Minister of Environment and President of the Sri Lanka - Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Association Dammika Patabendi has spotlighted Vietnam’s development gains over the past term and the significance of the March 15 election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure.

High share of female candidates for 16th N.A. a very positive signal: U.N. Women official

15/03/2026 23:08
As many as 45% of candidates for Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly (N.A.) being women is an encouraging and positive development, according to Caroline Nyamayemombe, Country Representative of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (U.N. Women) in Vietnam.

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Voter turnout nears 100% as authorities begin reviewing election results

Voter turnout nears 100% as authorities begin reviewing election results

Vietnamese community in South Africa confident in 16th N.A.’s leadership

Vietnamese community in South Africa confident in 16th N.A.’s leadership

Vietnam, China hold first ministerial-level 3+3 strategic dialogue

Vietnam, China hold first ministerial-level 3+3 strategic dialogue

Vietnamese community in Laos expects 16th N.A. to drive development

Vietnamese community in Laos expects 16th N.A. to drive development

Ho Chi Minh City leverages brand heritage to boost tourism

Ho Chi Minh City leverages brand heritage to boost tourism

Digital transformation helps shorten timeline, improve election quality: N.A. Vice Chairwoman

Digital transformation helps shorten timeline, improve election quality: N.A. Vice Chairwoman

Voter turnout hits 99.68% as of 23:23 on March 15

Voter turnout hits 99.68% as of 23:23 on March 15

Project digitizes heritage to engage youth

Project digitizes heritage to engage youth

Voter turnout hits over 93% as of 16:00 on March 15

Voter turnout hits over 93% as of 16:00 on March 15

Sri Lankan minister hails Vietnam’s early election as catalyst for next growth phase

Sri Lankan minister hails Vietnam’s early election as catalyst for next growth phase

High share of female candidates for 16th N.A. a very positive signal: U.N. Women official

High share of female candidates for 16th N.A. a very positive signal: U.N. Women official

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