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Mar. 12, 2026, 06:19 AM
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on March 3 pledged to tackle urban flooding and traffic congestion in Ho Chi Minh City as he met local voters ahead of the election of deputies to the 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure.
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The National Election Council has published the official list of 864 candidates standing in 182 electoral units nationwide to elect 500 deputies to the 16th National Assembly.
Of the 217 nominees, 152 seek re-election (70%), 48 are women (22.12%), five are non-Party members (2.3%), and 23 are from ethnic minority groups (10.6%).
The 54th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee opened in Hanoi on February 3 under the chair by NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
VTV.vn - Inspecting preparations for the elections of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, the NA Chairman urge local leaders to maintain seamless coordination from the provincial to the grassroots levels.
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A national ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the country’s first general election took place in Hanoi on January 6, featuring a keynote speech by Party General Secretary To Lam.
VTV.vn - As many as 217 individuals from central-level agencies and units are expected to be nominated as deputies of the 16th National Assembly (NA), according to the first consultation of the Presidium of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee on December 4.
Lawmakers are expected to listen to a proposal and verification report on the National Assembly’s draft resolution on some specific mechanisms and policies aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of international integration efforts on November 19 morning.
The first-ever lawmaking forum will conduct a comprehensive review of lawmaking performance since the start of the 15th NA term, spotlighting the legislature’s renewed thinking and orientations in lawmaking in recent years.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man chaired a conference in Hanoi on November 15 to review the fight against corruption, wastefulness and negative practices within the NA’s Party Organisation during the National Party Congress’s 13th term.
The National Assembly on the afternoon of November 13 discussed the draft Law on E-Commerce, with several deputies calling for stronger measures to protect the rights and safety of children on e-commerce platforms.
The draft amended Law on Investment proposes removing 25 conditional business lines that no longer meet legal criteria and adjusting the scope of 22 others.
Secretary-General of the NA and Chairman of the NA Office Le Quang Manh on November 10 launched an electronic portal at http://hoidongbaucu.quochoi.vn, which supplies information about the elections of deputies to the 16th NA and all-level People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 tenure.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on October 30 that while base salary rise is scheduled for July 2026, the government will review and seek approval from competent authorities, including the National Assembly, to consider moving up the timeline.
Lawmakers are scheduled to discuss the implementation of the 2025 State budget, as well as the State budget estimates and the plan for allocation of the central budget for 2026 during the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s ongoing 10th session on October 30.
VTV.vn - The NA is scheduled to review and decide on 66 major issues, including 49 draft laws, four draft resolutions, and 13 socio-economic and budget-related matters at its upcoming 10th session.
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The National Assembly (NA)’s Standing Committee continued its 50th session on October 13 afternoon to deliberate the revised bills on personal income tax and tax administration, highlighting comprehensive digital transformation in tax management.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s official visit to Malaysia and attendance at the 46th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly General Assembly has left strong impressions across all aspects and reaffirmed Vietnam’s role, commitment, responsibility, and proactive engagement in AIPA.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s trip to Switzerland, Senegal and Morocco is expected to leave positive impressions of Vietnam and its parliament’s active role, position, and substantive contributions to addressing global issues.
VTV.vn - The 9th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) wrapped up on June 27, after 35 working days of seriousness, democracy, and high responsibility, with all the planned content and agenda completed, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man affirmed.
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