Hanoi, April 8 -- Hanoi (VNA) - Russian media outlets have highlighted Vietnam's move toward building a more effective and action-oriented state apparatus, following the 16th National Assembly (NA)'s election of Party General Secretary To Lam as State President for the 2026-2031 tenure, describing it as a significant step in governance restructuring aimed at achieving long-term development goals.

A series of Russian news agencies and television channels on April 7 widely reported on the decision, which they said reflects an important shift in Vietnam's governance model toward greater consolidation of leadership and improved policy execution capacity.

The TASS news agency reported that the Vietnamese NA had elected the country's top lead...