Hanoi, May 21 -- Lawmakers on May 21 passed a resolution to shorten the term of the 15th National Assembly and the People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure, with all 449 attending deputies voted in favour, or 93.93% of the total.

The resolution also sets March 15, 2026 as the date for the next election, which will select deputies to the 16th legislature and the People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure.

Prior to the vote, NA Secretary-General and Chairman of the NA Office Le Quang Tung presented the draft resolution.

The 16th NA's first session must convene no later than 60 days after the election date, while the newly-elected People's Councils are required to hold their inaugural sessions within 45 days....