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15/03/2026

Over 93% of voters cast ballots in National Assembly election

(VOVWORLD) -Over 71.3 million voters cast their ballots in the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Council at all levels for the 2026-2031 term as of 4 pm on Sunday, reaching a turnover rate of over 93%, said the National Election Council.

Over 93% of voters cast ballots in National Assembly election
15/03/2026

Overseas Vietnamese hopeful of deputies they elect

(VOVWORLD) - Many overseas Vietnamese from different parts of the world who are currently in Vietnam cast their ballots on Sunday, exercising their rights and fulfilling their civic responsibilities.

Overseas Vietnamese hopeful of deputies they elect
15/03/2026

Chinese professor highlights significance of Vietnam’s election

(VOVWORLD) -Professor Zhu Zhenming of the Institute for South and Southeast Asian Studies in Kunming, China, said that the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term is a vivid demonstration of the Vietnamese people exercising their mastery and participation in the country’s political life.

Chinese professor highlights significance of Vietnam’s election
15/03/2026

International media cover Vietnam's election extensively

(VOVWORLD) -The website of China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Sunday that voters across Vietnam cast their ballots to elect 500 National Assembly deputies from a total of 864 candidates. Simultaneously, voters elected representatives for the People's Councils at all levels for a new 5-year term.

International media cover Vietnam's election extensively
15/03/2026

Israel, Lebanon to hold direct talks

(VOVWORLD) - France is ready to facilitate ceasefire discussions between Israel and Lebanon in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday, as Israeli media reported that the two sides could hold direct talks in the coming days amid renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

Israel, Lebanon to hold direct talks