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Voter turnout hits over 93% as of 16:00 on March 15

Hanoi, March 15 -- A total of 71,392,498 out of 76,609,388 voters nationwide had cast their ballots as of 16:00 on March 15, representing a turnout of 93.19%, member of the National Election Council a... Read More


Thailand elects new parliamentary speaker

Bangkok, March 15 -- Sophon Saram of the Bhumjaithai Party on March 15 was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, a position that also serves as President of Thailand's National Assembly, af... Read More


Early voting begins in Dong Thap province's islet commune

Dong Thap, March 15 -- At 5:00 a.m. on March 15, polling stations across Tan Phu Dong islet commune in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap simultaneously opened, ensuring a solemn atmosphere and co... Read More


The choice that heralds a new tenure

Hanoi, March 15 -- Today, March 15, nearly 79 million voters across Vietnam-from mountainous regions to the plains, as well as from border areas to remote islands-are heading to the polls to elect dep... Read More


Thailand kicks off new parliamentary session

Bangkok, March 15 -- The Thai King and Queen presided over a royal ceremony to open a new parliamentary session in Bangkok on March 14. In his address at the ceremony, King Maha Vajiralongkorn called... Read More


Sri Lankan minister hails Vietnam's early election as catalyst for next growth phase

Hanoi, March 15 -- Sri Lankan Minister of Environment and President of the Sri Lanka - Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Association Dammika Patabendi has spotlighted Vietnam's development gains over t... Read More


Parliamentary diplomacy helps reinforce Vietnam-Azerbaijan ties: Ambassador

Hanoi, March 15 -- Parliamentary diplomacy has made great contributions to consolidating ties between Vietnam and Azerbaijan, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Vietnam Shovgi Kamal Oglu Mehdizadet said in a... Read More


Friends in Venezuela voice confidence in Vietnam's NA, People's Council election

Hanoi, March 15 -- Friends in Venezuela have showed confidence that Vietnam will continue its development successes in the upcoming term of the legislature, as the country prepares to hold the electio... Read More


High share of female candidates for 16th NA a very positive signal: UN Women official

Hanoi, March 15 -- As many as 45% of candidates for Vietnam's 16th National Assembly (NA) being women is an encouraging and positive development, according to Caroline Nyamayemombe, Country Representa... Read More


NA election ushers Vietnam into new era of rise: Italian expert

Rome, March 15 -- The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure is a major political event, complementing the 14th National P... Read More