External relations

Professor Toshiro Nishizawa of the University of Tokyo in an interview granted to the Viet Nam News Agency (Photo: VNA)

17/03/2026 - 08:01

Japanese expert stresses parliamentary ties in Viet Nam – Japan relations

Professor Toshiro Nishizawa of the University of Tokyo has highlighted the increasingly prominent role of Viet Nam’s National Assembly (NA) and local authorities in promoting socio-economic development, as well as the importance of parliamentary cooperation to general relations between Viet Nam and Japan.

Sri Lankan Minister of Environment Sri Lankan Minister of Environment (Photo: VNA)

15/03/2026 - 20:03

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

Sri Lankan Minister of Environment and President of the Sri Lanka - Viet Nam Parliamentary Friendship Association Dammika Patabendi has spotlighted Viet Nam’s development gains over the past term and the significance of the March 15 election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure.

Female deputies of the National Assembly attend the opening session of the ninth sitting of the 15th National Assembly on May 5, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

15/03/2026 - 18:29

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

As many as 45% of candidates for Viet Nam’s 16th National Assembly (NA) being women is an encouraging and positive development, according to Caroline Nyamayemombe, Country Representative of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in Viet Nam.

China Central Television (CCTV) reports on Viet Nam’s election.( Photo: VNA)

15/03/2026 - 17:13

International media spotlight Viet Nam's Election Day

International media outlets have widely reported on Viet Nam’s election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, describing it as a major political event held shortly after the 14th National Party Congress.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man (L) and President of the Lao NA Saysomphone Phomvihane (Photo: NDO)

05/02/2026 - 20:05

NA Chairman meets Lao counterpart in Vientiane

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with President of the Lao NA Saysomphone Phomvihane in Vientiane on February 5, as part of the ongoing state visit to Laos by Party General Secretary To Lam.