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16th National Assembly set to become development-enabling parliament: top legislator
According to the top legislator, the NA has in recent years significantly reformed its legislative approach by ensuring that laws regulate only matters falling within the legislature’s authority, while more detailed provisions are delegated to the Government and ministries to improve flexibility and responsiveness.
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Conference mulls over legislative roadmap for 16th NA’s term
In his keynote speech, NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh presented the conclusion as a strategic vision for legal reform in the new development period. It spells out concrete goals, nine major orientations, six bundles of tasks and solutions, and assigns specific duties to the relevant bodies.
Lawmakers map out preparations for 16th NA’s second sitting
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man confirmed that the 16th NA’s second session will open on October 20 and be conducted in two phases.
NA Standing Committee convenes second session
Standing Committee to discuss preparations for NA’s second session
16th NA’s first session lays solid foundation for new legislative term
16th NA wraps up first session, completing key leadership appointments, legislative agenda
Photo book on 16th National Assembly, 2026–2031 elections launched
Apr 24, 2026 20:33
The VNA Publishing House was tasked with compiling the photo book, which comprehensively portrays preparations, organisation and the successful conduct of the elections, followed by the NA’s first session. Editors, experts and designers worked intensively to complete the book in time for its release on the closing day of the session.
Final working day of 16th National Assembly’s 1st session
Apr 24, 2026 20:32
The resolutions include those on the approval of the final settlement of the 2024 State budget, and on the NA’s supervision programme for 2027 and on the establishment of the NA’s thematic supervision delegation for 2027, the NA resolution on the development of Vietnamese culture and another on piloting the public lawyer system, the resolution on the establishment of Dong Nai city as a centrally governed city, and the NA resolution on special mechanisms and policies to handle land law violations committed by organisations and individuals before the 2024 Land Law took effect, along with solutions to continue removing obstacles for long-delayed and outstanding projects.
OP-ED: Personnel consolidation – A lever to elevate national governance, development
Apr 13, 2026 15:38
The personnel consolidation at all levels has been carried out in a methodical and rigorous manner, choosing personnel with firm political mettle, strong ethical qualities, and outstanding capabilities who have been tested through practical experience and are well-equipped to meet the requirements of the new context.
16th National Assembly to consider Deputy PM appointments
Apr 08, 2026 12:08
During the morning sitting, the NA will consider and vote on the Prime Minister’s appointment proposal for Deputy Prime Ministers, ministers, and other members of the Government by secret ballot.
16th National Assembly to conduct elections for State President, Prime Minister on April 7
Apr 07, 2026 07:13
At the opening of the morning sitting, the NA Standing Committee is expected to present a report on the approval of personnel appointed as Vice Chairpersons of the NA Council for Ethnic Affairs, Vice Chairpersons of NA committees, and full-time members serving at these bodies.
16th National Assembly elects vice chairpersons, Standing Committee members
Apr 06, 2026 22:17
Those elected as vice chairpersons of the 16th NA are Do Van Chien, Nguyen Khac Dinh, Nguyen Thi Thanh, Nguyen Hong Dien, Nguyen Doan Anh, and Nguyen Thi Hong.
16th National Assembly convenes first session
Apr 06, 2026 21:02
A central focus will be decisions on the organisational structure and the election and approval of high-ranking personnel within the state apparatus - matters of critical importance to the effectiveness of governance throughout the term.
Party chief calls on 16th National Assembly to conduct stronger, more substantive innovation
Apr 06, 2026 21:02
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.
Party General Secretary To Lam's address at first session of 16th National Assembly
Apr 06, 2026 21:02
Today, the 16th National Assembly (NA) of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam convenes its first session — a session of particularly important significance, marking the beginning of a new term for the highest representative body of the People and the highest State authority of our country.
National Election Council confirms eligibility of 16th National Assembly deputies
Mar 28, 2026 10:25
The National Election Council on March 27 issued Resolution No. 238/NQ-HĐBCQG, confirming that all 500 individuals elected as deputies to the 16th National Assembly meet the legal requirements to serve as deputies.
Resolution announcing results of 16th National Assembly election adopted
Mar 21, 2026 22:20
Chairman Man affirmed that the election held on March 15 was a resounding success, describing it as a major national festival conducted in a democratic, equal, lawful, safe, economical and substantive manner. He noted that this was one of the largest and most demanding elections to date, both in terms of scale and workload, particularly as it took place amid new challenges and complexities compared to previous terms.
Lao ambassador highlights significance of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly election
Mar 16, 2026 18:20
The Lao Ambassador voiced her confidence that Vietnam’s new-tenure National Assembly and People’s Councils would continue to deepen parliamentary cooperation between the two countries, while enhancing policy oversight and creating favourable conditions for expanded cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity and people-to-people exchanges.
Nationwide voting for 16th National Assembly, People’s Councils for 2026-2031 begins
Mar 15, 2026 16:04
At exactly 7:00 a.m. on March 15, voters across the country enthusiastically headed to more than 72,000 polling stations, marking the start of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.
Party leadership key to ensuring State power belongs to people in election
Mar 15, 2026 08:06
Ensuring that State power truly belongs to the people, with the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam serving as the decisive factor, remains the guiding principle for organising the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure.
OP-ED: Streamlining state apparatus: A foundation for rapid, sustainable development
Mar 09, 2026 10:39
The election is unfolding as Vietnam presses ahead with sweeping administrative reforms, including efforts to streamline the state apparatus and implement a two-tier local government model from the central level to grassroots authorities.
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