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Vietnam's National Assembly Elections: Hopeful Change Amid Indifference

3/15/2026

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The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) held National Assembly elections on March 15, 2026, with over 73 million voters.
Ninety-three percent of the 864 candidates belonged to the CPV, while 7.5 percent were independents.
Voters expressed mixed feelings, with some hopeful for change and others indifferent.
The National Assembly plans to hold its first session in early April 2026.
The CPV aims to continue modernization under General Secretary To Lam.

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Story summary

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) held National Assembly elections on March 15, 2026, with over 73 million voters.
Ninety-three percent of the 864 candidates belonged to the CPV, while 7.5 percent were independents.
Voters expressed mixed feelings, with some hopeful for change and others indifferent.
The National Assembly plans to hold its first session in early April 2026.
The CPV aims to continue modernization under General Secretary To Lam.