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Strengthening Vietnam-Laos great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man will lead a high-ranking NA delegation to pay an official visit to Laos and attend the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45) from October 17-19. This is the legislative leader's first official visit to Laos in his new position, taking place just ahead of the AIPA-45 General Assembly, with Laos as the host nation.

Vietnam - Russia comprehensive strategic partnership

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man pays an official visit to Russia and co-chairs the third meeting of the Vietnam-Russia Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee.

Socio-economic development targets in 2024

The National Assembly’s resolution on the socio-economic development plan for 2024 sets a target of 6.0-6.5% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) for the year, while per capita income is expected to reach 4,700-4,730 USD.

Nine global conferences of young parliamentarians

The 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, to be hosted by the Vietnamese National Assembly from September 14-17, is expected to promote the role of young parliamentarians in the implementation of sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Vietnam - Iran friendship and cooperative relations

Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue leads a high-level delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly on an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran on August 8-10. The visit, made at the invitation of Iranian National Assembly Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, marks a turning point in the history of bilateral ties, taking place on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties (August 4, 1973 - 2023).

Forecasts for Vietnam’s economic growth in 2023

Under resolutions issued by the National Assembly and the Government, Vietnam strives to gain an economic growth of 6.5% for 2023.

Vietnam - Cuba special traditional relations

Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue arrived at Jose Marti Airport in Havana on the afternoon of April 18 (local time), beginning his official visit to Cuba at the invitation of President of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez.

Vietnam among world's top 20 host economies for FDI

Vietnam was named among the world’s top 20 host economies for foreign direct investment for the first time in 2020 with an inflow of 16 billion USD.

Rules for determining elected candidates

The election results shall be determined according to the valid votes and only be accepted if more than half of the total voters mentioned in the list of voters in the constituency cast their votes. The elected candidates are those who poll more than half of the valid votes.

Vietnam's elections wrap up in success

Vietnam's elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People's Council on May 23 wrapped up in success.

6-step protocol for voters on election day

The National Election Council has issued 6-step protocol on election day to keep voters safe amid complicated developments of COVID-19 pandemic.

Who is eligible to vote?

Voters are those who have the right to vote. All Vietnamese citizens, who hold Vietnamese nationality, are aged from 18 and above and meet all conditions defined by law, have the right to vote.

Determining the voting rights of voters under quarantine

For voters who are under quarantine in residential areas implementing social isolation measures or are under lockdown but are not yet on the list of voters, the Election Team must review and make a list of these voters and send it to communal-level People’s Committees for addition to the list of voters in the new polling station where the quarantine area is located.

Figures for elections of deputies to National Assembly and People's Councils

The elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-levels People’s Councils for the 2021-2025 tenure took place in Vietnam on May 23.

Voting - Citizens’ rights and duties

The right to vote is a basic right of citizens according to the provisions of the law in selecting representatives to the organs of State power.

Safety protocol against COVID-19 at polling stations

A strict safety protocol against COVID-19 is carried out at polling stations to ensure safety for voters given the complicated developments of the coronavirus pandemic.