Hanoi, March 15 -- Numerous international news agencies and media outlets covered Vietnam's election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure, describing it as an important political event following the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and taking place as the country continues to advance its socio-economic development goals in the new stage.

Media organisations from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, China, Russia, Cuba and Western countries carried reports on the event.

According to an article by Malaysia's national news agency Bernama, the election is held as Vietnam continues to promote socio-economic development objectives and refine its policy syste...