Over the past five years, the 15th NA has successfully fulfilled its historic mission, guiding the country through the post-pandemic recovery and accelerating socio-economic development, said Vietnamese Ambassador in Angola Duong Chinh Chuc.
Through four rounds of bilateral “Track 1” Maritime Security Dialogue, the two sides have outlined priority areas of cooperation, including marine scientific research, blue economy development, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, naval and coast guard cooperation, maritime law enforcement, capacity building, and maritime connectivity.
The VFF will continue strengthening bilateral ties and promoting cooperation activities, while seeking closer coordination and support from Saint Petersburg to expand people-to-people exchanges in the coming period, VFF Vice President and General Secretary Ha Thi Nga has said.
This marks the first time a peacekeeping training course in Vietnam has been officially recognised by the UN as meeting international standards, representing an important stride in the country’s peacekeeping training capacity and international integration.
High schools across Ha Tinh province have incorporated election themes into extracurricular activities, classroom discussions, and legal knowledge competitions, helping students better understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Initial reviews and verification have found no National Assembly candidate violating regulations as alleged in the complaints and denunciations that would require the suspension of their candidacy.
Preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure have been basically completed in accordance with schedule and legal regulations.
With only three days left before voters head to the polls on March 15, the top legislator described the election as a particularly important political event and a major national occasion that demonstrates the people’s right to exercise their democratic power by directly choosing qualified representatives to the NA and People’s Councils at all levels.
Under the close and coordinated leadership of the Party, State, Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence, Vietnam’s defence industry has made remarkable progress in the 2021–2025 term, contributing significantly to the country’s overall development.
Over a journey covering more than 5,000 nautical miles, the ship’s officers and crew combined operational participation with extended sea training aimed at enhancing command coordination capabilities, combat readiness, mastery of weapons and technical equipment, and overall physical endurance.
Vietnam and Austria should strengthen discussions and exchanges between the two parties, particularly in sharing Vietnam’s experience in Party building, governance and the successful implementation of the Doi moi process.
Vietnam highly values its relationship with Mexico and aims to further advance cooperation via parliamentary, economic, cultural and people-to-people channels, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai.
Inter-parliamentary cooperation should be closely aligned with the country’s development priorities, including institutional reform, trade and investment, digital transformation, green transition, energy security, high-quality human resources development and the implementation of international commitments, said Le Van Tranh, a Vietnamese doctoral researcher in law at Paris Panthéon-Assas University in France.
Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly will inject fresh momentum into the long-standing special relationship between the two countries, bringing their people closer together through the exchange of law-making and social governance experience, said Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes.
When March 15 arrives, one will see elderly voters approaching a hundred years old making their way to the polls, young voters casting their ballots with enthusiasm, and multi-generational families going together to fulfil their civic duty. Together, these moments will create a vibrant atmosphere, resembling a national celebration.
Le Thuong, Chairwoman of the Vietnamese Association in the Kansai region, said overseas Vietnamese are closely following the upcoming election, viewing it as an important opportunity to strengthen the effectiveness of governance and ensure that development policies meet the country’s evolving needs.
Vietnam’s decision to organise the election earlier than usual reflects the country’s proactiveness in accelerating administrative reform and strengthening state management structures. The early formation of a new administration, he said, will facilitate the effective implementation of development policies in the next phase.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Any violations involving the production and trading of substandard food threatening public health must be handled strictly, said Party leader To Lam.
