All 481 National Assembly deputies present voted in favour, approving 17 ministers and other members of the Government for the 2026-31 term on Wednesday morning in Hà Nội.
Of the six, four are first-time appointees to the post - Phạm Gia Túc, Phan Văn Giang, Nguyễn Văn Thắng and Lê Tiến Châu.
Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Trần Cẩm Tú is scheduled to speak with senior Lao and Cambodian leaders about orientations for advancing cooperation, with a focus on effectively implementing existing agreements.
Regional and international media on April 7 carried largely positive coverage of Việt Nam’s 16th National Assembly electing key state leadership positions.
Chairman of the National Assembly Trần Thanh Mẫn will attend the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) in Istanbul, Türkiye, and pay an official visit to Italy from April 11–17.
The NA will also consider and vote on the Prime Minister’s appointment proposal for Deputy Prime Ministers, ministers, and other members of the Government by secret ballot.
General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith congratulated General Secretary Tô Lâm on his election as President of Việt Nam.
The verdict stated that the defendants' actions posed a danger to society, infringing upon the fairness and order of state management in bidding and accounting, affecting transparency and accuracy in the operation of these fields, and causing serious damage to state assets. Their actions diminished the credibility of the state apparatus and triggered public anxiety.
Under “limited activity,” the highest alert level, gatherings are restricted to a maximum of 50 people in locations with access to standard shelters, while regular schooling is suspended. Workplaces may operate only if safety requirements are met, and beaches remain closed.
The visit coincides with the lead-up to Cambodia’s traditional New Year, during which Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Trần Cẩm Tú is expected to convey New Year greetings from Vietnamese Party and State leaders to Cambodian leaders and people.
The trip comes at a pivotal time, following historic events like the national congress of each Party, the general elections in the two countries, and the state visits by the countries’ Party General Secretaries, which opened a new phase of development with important strategic goals and orientations.
In coordination efforts, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn noted the importance of adhering to the Party’s leadership and strengthening close coordination with the Government, ministries, sectors, and localities. At the same time, he called for further advancing the development of a digital legislature, accelerating digitalisation, and applying artificial intelligence (AI) in lawmaking, oversight, and decision-making on key national issues.
To improve performance, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm asked for continued enhancement of advisory quality, urging staff members to continuously strengthen expertise, sense of responsibility and professionalism. He stressed strict adherence to discipline, accuracy and standards across all activities of the office.
Three of the most important roles in the central government have been elected by the 16th National Assembly during its first session. Watch our new leaders as they are sworn in to serve the country in the next five years.
Speaking after taking the oath of office, Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng outlined five overarching priorities for the Government of building a modern, enabling and people-centred administration; steering the economy towards high and sustainable growth.
Since January 2026, she has acted as Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Vice State President and deputy to the 16th NA.
Following the vote, Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court Nguyễn Văn Quảng took the oath of office before the legislature, pledging loyalty to the country, people and Constitution; and committing to fulfilling the duties entrusted by the Party, State and people.
In a message posted on social media platform X, PM Modi said he is confident that under his leadership, the time-tested friendship between the two countries will continue to grow from strength to strength.
