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 Party Congress in ushering Vietnam into a new era of rise, prosperity and civilisation, said Giulio Chinappi, Asia Regional Director of Italian publishing house Anteo Edizioni and an expert on Vietnam.

Chinappi noted that the outgoing 2021-2026 term of the 15th NA and local People's Councils delivered substantial results despite severe headwinds, including the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters and a volatile global environment. Elected bodies and their members, he said, played a critical role in preserving socio-political stability, foster...