HANOI, MAR 15: Nearly 79 million Vietnamese voters selected 500 National Assembly representatives Sunday from 864 pre-vetted Communist Party-approved candidates, two months after To Lam’s reelection as general secretary.
The rubber-stamp legislature will advance the party’s congress agenda, prioritizing 10%+ annual economic growth through private sector expansion, high-value industries, and tech-driven modernization amid US tariff challenges.
Lam hailed the vote as a “national celebration” for development and sovereignty after casting his ballot, reflecting Vietnam’s tightly controlled politics that ensure stability for export-led growth as firms shift from China.
Voters like retired official Doan Thi Bich expressed faith in selecting moral, competent leaders for prosperity; turnout typically exceeds 90%, with the assembly convening in April to approve key appointments.
