16th National Assembly convenes first session

07/04/2026
04:40

On 6 April, in the capital of Hà Nội, the 16th National Assembly convened its first session with 500 newly elected deputies , marking the start of a new legislative term, with a packed agenda of reports and organisational decisions to oversee. In his opening remarks, National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn highlighted Việt Nam's achievements after four decades of renewal.

Việt Nam outlines growth strategies for 2030

Việt Nam outlines growth strategies for 2030

Economy 02:46

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and other representative leaders of the Government on 9 April presented comprehensive reports of Việt Nam's socio-economic performance in 2025 and the first quarter of 2026 as well as growth strategies for the 2026-2030 phase. With double-digit growth targets at the center of it all, Hà Nội is signaling that the next five years will define Việt Nam's economic trajectory for decades to come.

Positive world coverage of Việt Nam’s new leadership

Positive world coverage of Việt Nam’s new leadership

Politics 02:24

The recent election of key state leadership positions by the 16th National Assembly has drawn positive attention from the international community, with regional and global media highlighting the transition as a reflection of Việt Nam’s political stability and strategic continuity.

Việt Nam to finalise leadership, advance key laws

Việt Nam to finalise leadership, advance key laws

Economy 06:16

On the third working day of the 16th National Assembly, the focus shifts to completing the state apparatus and advancing legislation. Deputies will approve Supreme People’s Court judges, appoint cabinet members, and deliberate on major draft laws to finalize the leadership framework for the new term.

Foreign investors place high hopes on new leadership

Foreign investors place high hopes on new leadership

Politics 02:32

Business leaders and experts are expressing strong confidence in Việt Nam’s new leadership, highlighting its focus on growth, people-centred development and digital transformation. With expectations for streamlined policies and deeper reforms, many see the next five years as a pivotal period for investment and long-term economic momentum.

16th National Assembly convenes first session

16th National Assembly convenes first session

Politics 04:40

On 6 April, in the capital of Hà Nội, the 16th National Assembly convened its first session with 500 newly elected deputies , marking the start of a new legislative term, with a packed agenda of reports and organisational decisions to oversee. In his opening remarks, National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn highlighted Việt Nam's achievements after four decades of renewal.

Politburo member Lê Minh Hưng elected as Việt Nam’s Prime Minister

Politburo member Lê Minh Hưng elected as Việt Nam’s Prime Minister

Politics 01:22

We start the bulletins with live updates from the first session of the 16th National Assembly, as Việt Nam has a new Prime Minister. Our reporter Sơn Anh is at the scene.