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First session of 15th National Assembly to be shortened

The first session of the 15th National Assembly is scheduled to take place from July 20 to July 31 morning, heard a meeting in Hanoi on July 17.

NA Standing Committee discuss Government's proposed key plans for 2021-2015

Committee members have discussed plans for Vietnam’s socio-economic development, its finances, and medium-term public investment for 2021 to 2025 on the second day of the 58th meeting of the 14th tenure of the National Assembly Standing Committee.

15th NA Standing Committee to give opinions on personnel work

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will give opinions on the organizational structure, the number of cabinet members for the 2021-2026 term and personnel work to be submitted to the first session of the 15th legislature.

Vietnamese NA Chairman holds talks with Speaker of Moroccan lower house

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives Habib El Malki held talks via videoconference on July 7, 

Candidacy is a reasonable mechanism to find talented politicians

It is necessary to build a database of talented politicians and welcome all people in the country as well as overseas Vietnamese to register if they meet the criteria.

499 deputies elected to the new National Assembly

Vietnamese voters have elected 500 deputies to the 15th National Assembly for the 2021-2026 tenure during the recent general election, but one deputy has not been recognized for his wrongdoings.

OVs in Germany pin high hopes on new parliament

Vietnamese expatriates in Germany commended the contributions by the 14th-tenure National Assembly to the national development, and pinned high hopes on the new parliament.

Vietnam’s elections attract int’l media coverage

The elections have attracted attention from international media. 

Pictures of the election day

This morning, more than 69 million voters across the country went to polling stations in 84,767 constituencies to select deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term.

Unprecedented images at polling stations in quarantine areas across Vietnam

This morning, voters who were under quarantine cast their votes at polling stations inside quarantine centers and isolated areas.

Voters nationwide cast ballots

The election is a great festival of the nation, a chance for voters to exercise their citizen right and duty in selecting capable persons representing the people’s will, aspiration and right to mastery in the NA and People’s Councils at all levels.

Vietnam ready for big election day

Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, preparations have been completed in all constituencies nationwide for more than 69 million voters to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure on Sunday.

More than 69 million eligible voters to go to the polls on May 23

A total of 69,198,594 voters are eligible to go to the polls on May 23 to elect deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People’s Councils of all levels for the 2021-26 tenure.

Young soldiers on islands excited with first-time voting

For Vietnamese citizens, casting votes for National Assembly deputies and members of all-level People’s Councils is a special event, especially for those who exercise their civil rights and obligations for the first time. 

Voters on Truong Sa ready for National Assembly elections

Like voters on the mainland, citizens and soldiers on the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago are eagerly awaiting the day when they can select their representatives in legislatures at all levels. 

Vietnam ready for Election Day on May 23

All localities across the country have been ready for the general election, an important political event of the country which is slated for May 23, said Bui Van Cuong, General Secretary of the National Assembly and Chairman of the NA Office.

Vietnam plans to raise ethnic NA deputies to 18 percent

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Ethnic Council Nguyen Lam Thanh has said the goal of increasing the rate of ethnic minorities in the 15th legislature from 17.3 percent to 18 percent is likely to be reached.

Early voting organised in 12 provinces, cities nationwide

Given special geographical and job conditions, many constituencies nationwide have been allowed to hold early voting so that their voters can exercise citizens’ rights and responsibilities.

Three major highlights in the upcoming general election: NA Secretary

National Assembly General Secretary Bui Van Cuong talks on the preparations and highlights of the upcoming election of deputies to the National Assembly and People's Councils of all levels for the 2021-26 tenure.

868 candidates for 15th National Assembly

The National Election Council (NEC) has announced the official list of 868 candidates who will run for 500 seats in the 15th National Assembly.