The committee reviewed the proposed assignment of responsibilities for the NA Chairman, vice chairpersons and members of the 16th NA Standing Committee.

Party General Secretary Lam underscored that the NA embodies the will, aspirations and mastery of the people; serves as the forum for deciding on major national issues; and translates the Party’s policies into laws, policies and practical organisation strength.

Those elected as vice chairpersons of the 16th NA are Do Van Chien, Nguyen Khac Dinh, Nguyen Thi Thanh, Nguyen Hong Dien, Nguyen Doan Anh, and Nguyen Thi Hong.

Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Thanh emphasised the need for consistent and effective implementation of the resolution across the political system, with priorities including refining healthcare policies and institutions, strengthening preventive and grassroots healthcare networks, expanding population health management, promoting early detection, and improving school-based physical education and nutrition.

The National Institute of Digital Technology and Digital Transformation is currently consulting relevant units under the Ministry of Science and Technology to draw up a list of high-risk artificial intelligence systems.

A central focus will be decisions on the organisational structure and the election and approval of high-ranking personnel within the state apparatus - matters of critical importance to the effectiveness of governance throughout the term.

The opening sitting began at 08:00 at Dien Hong Hall and is being broadcast live on Vietnam Television (VTV1) and the Voice of Vietnam (VOV1).

The session is scheduled to last about 11 working days and will be held in two phases, from April 6 to 12 and from April 20 to 23, with April 24 and 25 reserved if needed.

In his remarks, Chairman Man said during the session, the legislature will review and decide on the organisation of high-level personnel for the State apparatus and consider and pass eight draft laws and one legally binding resolution.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the steadfastness in the double-digit growth target while chairing the Government’s regular meeting for March and the Government-to-locality teleconference reviewing the first-quarter performance on April 4.

Hanoi’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in the first quarter of 2026 is estimated to have grown by 7.87 per cent year-on-year, one of the highest rates in recent years, according to the municipal Statistics Office.

The 16^th National Assembly will consider key personnel matters at its first session, including the election of the NA Chairperson, State President, and Prime Minister, said Vice Chairman of the NA Office Nguyen Van Hien at a press briefing in Hanoi on April 3.

The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS), in collaboration with Ant International - a unit of China-based Ant Group, and Vietcombank, on April 3 announced the expansion of cross-border QR code payment services between Vietnam and China.

According to the latest Global Financial Centres Index 2026 (GFCI 39), Ho Chi Minh City ranked 84^th out of 120 financial centres worldwide, climbing 11 positions compared with 2025. Within ASEAN, the city now ranks third behind Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, overtaking Bangkok and Jakarta.

Vietnam has been stepping up diplomatic efforts to help ensure energy security amid growing global uncertainty, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry's regular press briefing on April 2.

The first session of the 16^th NA holds particular significance as it will decide on State organisational structures, high-level personnel matters and five-year plans, while also undertaking legislative work. All draft laws and resolutions will be adopted under the one-session procedure despite the limited time.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man recommended increasing the number of thematic supervision activities by the NA Standing Committee, with a sharper focus on urgent and strategic sectors while maintaining flexibility and impact.

The campaign aims to recover approximately 7,000 sets of remains, complete DNA sampling for unidentified graves nationwide, and conduct DNA analysis on around 18,000 samples.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed the Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam) to work closely with relevant agencies and Thanh Hoa province to begin construction immediately, serving both the Nghi Son refinery and petrochemical plant and national reserves.

In the first quarter of 2026, the sector posted a trade surplus of USD 4.78 billion, representing a 12 per cent increase, said Tran Gia Long, Deputy Director of the Planning and Finance Department.