Vietnam's National Election Council announces 864 candidates for new parliamentary term

Alsharq Tribune-M.Essam 

Vietnam's National Election Council on Sunday announced a list of 864 candidates running for the tenure of the 16th National Assembly (NA), the Vietnam News Agency reported.

The candidates will be voted on in 182 electoral constituencies nationwide to select 500 deputies for the 2026-2031 term.

Following the announcement, the candidates will begin their election campaigns through meetings and interactions with voters or via mass media to present their action programs, local daily VnExpress reported.

The election of deputies to the 16th NA and members of People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, according to the report.