This election marks a clear step forward in digital transformation, with technology platforms deployed synchronously to ensure information is transmitted quickly, accurately and securely, said top legislator Trần Thanh Mẫn.
To date, no casualties or property damage involving Vietnamese citizens in Israel has been reported.
Across Việt Nam, authorities organised mobile ballot boxes to help voters who could not reach polling stations still take part in the country’s great election day while ensuring the voting process followed regulations.
Nationwide, the average turnout had reached 40 per cent by around 10am, statistics showed.
By 12pm, voting had already been completed with 100% turnout in some areas, including Bạch Long Vĩ special zone in Hải Phòng city.
At Polling Station No. 7, Nguyễn Thị Lộc, 88, said she hopes elected representatives will continue to speak for the people and act in the nation’s interests.
In mountainous, remote and disadvantaged areas, ethnic minority voters gathered early at polling stations, affirming the election as a true nationwide festival of the great national unity bloc.
Fishing community in Sơn Trà Peninsula cast their ballots at 20 polling stations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly of Việt Nam and People’s Councils at all levels in the 2026–2031 term.
Over 9.6 million voters in HCM City cast their ballots for the 16th National Assembly and the people's councils across different levels (2026-31 term) on the morning of March 15.
Nationwide voting begins on Việt Nam’s “great election day”.
Nationwide voting begins on Việt Nam’s “great election day”.
Viewing the election as a key political task, the command of Trường Sa island has implemented a range of coordinated measures to ensure smooth organisation.
This year's vote holds added significance as it coincides with the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's first general election, which established the legislature.
Amid the vibrant atmosphere of Election Day – a nationwide festival of democracy, the Party leader expressed his pleasure at exercising his voting right and seeing a strong turnout of voters.
For the community of more than 6.5 million Vietnamese living in over 130 countries and territories, the election represents not only a major political event but also an opportunity to demonstrate their enduring attachment to the homeland.
After polls close nationwide on March 15, ballot boxes will be opened and votes counted before official results are announced under procedures set out in election law.
Voting is taking place at 27 polling stations within nine constituencies, with arrangements carried out meticulously, thoroughly and on schedule.
Chairman of the National Election Council Trần Thanh Mẫn cast his ballot and inspected election preparations at a polling station in Hóc Môn Commune, HCM City, on March 15.
