Authorities and units in Ho Chi Minh City have finalised preparations for the early election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term.

The Presidium of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee convened its third consultative conference in Ha Noi on February 11, reaching consensus on a list of 217 candidates from central agencies and organisations eligible to stand for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA).

The Viet Nam Women’s Academy, in collaboration with the Australian People for Health, Education and Development Abroad (APHEDA), held an international scientific workshop in Ha Noi on February 9 under the theme “Enhancing Opportunities for Women Candidates to be Elected to People’s Councils at All Levels”.

On March 15, 2026, voters across Viet Nam will go to the polls to elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on January 31 stressed the importance of compiling and publicly posting voter lists in a manner that is “accurate, complete, with no omissions or confusion,” and in line with Dong Thap province’s distinctive geographical and social conditions.