Millions in Vietnam to vote for a new legislature in general election

Vietnam hold a nationwide vote to choose a new five-year National Assembly, just two months after the ruling Communist Party confirmed its leadership at its national congress and reelected To Lam as general secretary. Nearly 79 million voters were eligible to select 500 lawmakers from 864 candidates. All contenders were screened by the Communist Party, which tightly controls political activity. Authorities say centralized leadership helps pursue long-term development goals. The new assembly is expected to implement policies set at the congress, as Vietnam navigates global trade tensions while sustaining rapid export-driven economic growth.