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Vietnam Prepares for National Assembly Elections on March 23

3/16/2026

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Vietnamese voters will elect 500 National Assembly members in the parliamentary elections.
Nearly 93 percent of the 864 candidates are Communist Party members, with independents at about 7.5 percent.
More than 73 million voters are eligible to vote.
Results are expected on March 23.
The opening session is planned for early April to confirm top leaders.

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Story summary

Vietnamese voters will elect 500 National Assembly members in the parliamentary elections.
Nearly 93 percent of the 864 candidates are Communist Party members, with independents at about 7.5 percent.
More than 73 million voters are eligible to vote.
Results are expected on March 23.
The opening session is planned for early April to confirm top leaders.