Việt Nam stays vigilant to indirect incitement

The surge of baseless rumors and fake news ahead of March 15 reflects deliberate attempts by hostile actors to sow confusion, erode public interest in citizens’ electoral rights and obligations, and cast Election Day in a negative light.

Spring Festivals 2026 -  Revival, risks and role of community

Traditional spring festivals are under way nationwide after the 2026 Tết (Lunar New Year), drawing large domestic and international crowds while reflecting local history and spiritual life. Thanh Nga speaks with Associate Professor Dr Bùi Hoài Sơn of the National Assembly’s Committee of Culture and Society about their role in modern Việt Nam.

Youth at the polls: What students want from local leaders

As elections approach, a new generation of voters is stepping up. From Hanoi to the provinces, students casting their first ballots are demanding practical fixes – jobs, better education and accountable local leaders – and preparing to hold elected officials to account.

Ensuring balanced representation, but quality remains the top priority

Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Deputy Affairs and Permanent Deputy Head of the National Election Council’s Office, Tạ Thị Yên, emphasised that the goal is to elect the full number of representatives and ensure the required composition, with quality remaining the top priority.

Institutional reform drives Việt Nam’s new era of development

In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency, Nguyễn Thanh Tịnh, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Justice, reflects on more than four decades of Đổi mới (Renewal), highlighting how institutional and legal reform has driven Việt Nam’s progress and setting out priorities to ensure the law becomes a powerful engine of growth in the years ahead.

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