National flags of Vietnam (R) and Timor Leste (Photo: crossed-flag-pins.com) 
PM Pham Minh Chinh proposed that Thailand consider facilitating stable fuel supply for Vietnam’s civil aviation sector, thus contributing to socio-economic stability and development, as well as bilateral trade and tourism.
Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung stressed that ASEAN members should prioritise maintaining energy supplies for one another, particularly oil and gas, and make effective use of cooperation agreements with partners, including Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, to diversify energy sources.
In reality, the capacity and effectiveness of Vietnam’s legislative body have been clearly demonstrated through major policy decisions that have contributed to maintaining political stability, promoting economic growth and enhancing the country’s standing in the international arena.
The two sides discussed cooperation in French-language education in the Southeast Asian country, ways to encourage young people to choose French, and the development of French-speaking human resources, including language training for civil servants and for Vietnamese military and police personnel participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations.
The events are being organised in implementation of the common perceptions reached by the leaders of the two countries' Parties and States.
afeguarding security and public order to guarantee the successful organisation of the National Assembly and People's Council election is the top task of the People’s Public Security forces in the early months of 2026.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
The March 15 election is a major political event for the country, providing an opportunity for voters nationwide to exercise their right to choose exemplary and capable representatives who will truly reflect the will and aspirations of the people in the state’s decision-making bodies.
Dr Julia Roknifard, senior lecturer in international relations at Taylor’s University in Malaysia, shared her assessment of the role of Vietnam’s highest legislative body in promoting economic development and strengthening multilateral cooperation amid a rapidly changing global landscape in in an interview with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Kuala Lumpur.
Although living abroad, many Vietnamese in Israel remain deeply engaged with political developments in their home country, with a particular focus on the upcoming election. They anticipate a democratic, transparent process that will result in the election of deserving representatives.
Vietnam and China share advantages such as social stability, progressive development thinking, safe environments and complementary strengths in socio-economic development. Both countries are described as successful development models within the socialist system.
According to Nguyen Duc Thang, Executive Committee member of the Germany–Vietnam Association and President of the October Arts Club, the 16th National Assembly election continues Vietnam’s electoral tradition dating back to the 1946 General Election and subsequent milestones in parliamentary development. Selecting capable, responsible and visionary representatives will help reinforce democratic foundations, ensure the people’s right to mastery, and enhance the effectiveness of the country’s highest state authority.
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.
Vietnam consistently regards its comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China as a strategic choice and a top priority in its foreign policy, said Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh.
The dialogue brought together Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha, head of the Vietnamese delegation, ambassadors and delegation leaders attending the session, as well as representatives from UN agencies, international organisations, non-governmental organisations and scholars.
Meeting with Mayor Galina Stoyanova, Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet expressed her pleasure at returning to Kazanlak, a hub of Bulgarian cultural traditions renowned as the “capital of roses” for its extensive rose cultivation and rose oil production.
Pham Thi Minh Huong, Standing Committee member of the General Association of Vietnamese in Laos, Vice President of the Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese (BAOOV), and Chairwoman and CEO of the Gold Phuc Company, said the Vietnamese business community in Laos closely follows major political developments at home while contributing to socio-economic development and social welfare activities in Laos, particularly support for disadvantaged and disabled groups.
The 16th NA is expected to continue refining the legal framework and introduce long-term cooperation programmes to help Vietnamese firms better leverage overseas networks to broaden markets and promote Vietnamese cultural values worldwide.
This political event carries special significance as an expression of the people’ right to mastery to choose worthy representatives.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
