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15/03/2026

Voters cast ballots early in Ho Chi Minh City

(VOVWORLD) -Ho Chi Minh City, a city of 9.7 million registered voters, has the largest number of polling stations in Vietnam: 13 polling stations for electing National Assembly deputies and 42 polling stations for electing People's Council deputies.

Voters cast ballots early in Ho Chi Minh City
15/03/2026

Early voting held in central highlands’ special areas

(VOVWORLD) -The Central Highlands’ special, remote, and border areas completed early voting on Saturday. The early election was carried out seriously and in accordance with regulations, ensuring the rights and obligations of voters from various backgrounds and regions.

Early voting held in central highlands’ special areas
15/03/2026

Trump says countries may send warships to safeguard strait of Hormuz

(VOVWORLD) - US President Donald Trump has stepped up calls to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, saying warships will “hopefully” be deployed near Iran’s coast to help commercial vessels pass safely as tensions between the United States and Iran escalate.

Trump says countries may send warships to safeguard strait of Hormuz
15/03/2026

NA election seen as key step towards Vietnam’s era of national rise

(VOVWORLD) - The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term is a politically significant event and together with the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, will usher Vietnam into an era of rise, prosperity and civilization, said Giulio Chinappi, Asia Regional Director of the Italian publishing house Anteo Edizioni and an expert on Vietnam.

NA election seen as key step towards Vietnam’s era of national rise
15/03/2026

PM says Hanoi master plan with 100-year vision must place people at center

(VOVWORLD) -The philosophy of the Hanoi master plan with a 100-year vision must place people at the center and as the driving force of development, and Hanoi should aim to become a prosperous, civilized and modern city that preserves its cultural identity, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said while chairing a meeting with Hanoi city leaders on Saturday.

PM says Hanoi master plan with 100-year vision must place people at center
15/03/2026

NA Chairman’s message to voters nationwide

(VOVWORLD) -Tran Thanh Man, National Assembly Chairman and Chairman of the National Election Council, cast his vote at polling station No. 14, Hoc Mon commune, Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday. After casting his vote, Chairman Man delivered a message to voters nationwide.

NA Chairman’s message to voters nationwide