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Communists keep tight grip on Vietnam, BBC (2007).

This article deals with Vietnam’s new National Assembly and the prospect of democracy in the country.

Vietnam votes for fresh assembly, BBC (2007).

This articles deals with Vietnam’s new members of the National Assembly.

Vietnam statistics show elections enjoy 99 % turnout rate, Thanh Nien News (2007).

This article deals with the report of around 98 percent eligible residents in Vietnam voted the nationwide election for parliament members.

Vietnam announces election winners; 92 percent from Communist Party, International Herald Tribune (2007).

This article deals with Vietnam’s new lawmakers in the national assembly in which 92 % come from The Communist Party.

Viet Nam: Party delegation visits France, Viet Nam News Agency (2010).

This article discusses the meeting between officials of the communist Parties of Viet Nam and France, as the Communist Party of Viet Nam's Central Committee (CPVCC) delegation visited France.

Viet Nam, Laos boost Party ties, Viet Nam News Agency (2010).

This article discusses working visit from delegation of the Information and Education Commission of the Communist Party of Viet Nam's Central Committee to the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Vietnam party conference elects new central committee members, Xinhua News (2011).

This article discusses the 11th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam which elect the party's leadership board.

Viet Nam: Complaints sub-committee meets ahead of elections, Viet Nam News Agency (2011).

This article discusses the set up of sub-committee in preparation for the 13th National Assembly and People's Councils elections scheduled to be held in May 20, 2011.

Viet Nam: Leader asks nation to promote NA elections, Viet Nam News Agency (2011).

This article discusses the preparation and voter information for the 13th NA and People's Councils elections.

Viet Nam: Voters go to polls in remote areas, Viet Nam News (2011)

This article reports that polling stations in remote areas in Viet Nam were allowed to open early for the election of the 13th National Assembly and for people's councils at all levels for the 2011-16 term in 22 May 2011. The first voters cast their ballots as early as 15 May 2011.

Viet Nam: Localities Get Ready For National Assembly Election, ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (2011)

This article reports on the details of the Viet Nam general election on May 22, 2011. The number of candidates for seats at the 13th National Assembly is 827. A total of 3,832 deputies will be selected for seats at provincial People’s Councils at 63 cities and provinces, 21,131 at district level and 281,491 at communal level. Localities have already set up election boards to oversee the elections.

China protests Vietnam's election on disputed islands, M and C (2011)

The article reports a complaint made by China that Vietnam has included in its boundary delimitation land that belongs does not belong to it. The complaint comes after representatives were elected to reside over disputed islands in the South China sea.

Viet Nam: Vietnam holds National Assembly election, Xinhua News (2011)

This article reports on Viet Nam’s elections held on 22 May 2011. It is reported that around 62 million voters across Viet Nam cast their ballots 500 members of Vietnam's 13th National Assembly (NA) and 301,954 members of the People's Councils at all levels for the 2011-2016 tenure. The assembly will later endorse the one-party state's new government.

Viet Nam: Turnout nearly 100% in general elections, Viet Nam News (2011)

This article reports that the voters turnout for the National Assembly elections in Viet Nam on 22 May 2011 reached 99.99%. In total, almost 4.8 million city residents cast their votes.

Viet Nam: Over 300,000 selected for People's Councils, Viet Nam News Agency (2011).

This article reports the selection of 302,648 members for People's Councils and the review of May 22 parliamentary election.

Viet Nam: Election Council pronounces May polls resounding success, Viet Nam News Agency (2011).

This article discusses report from General Secretary of the Election Council on elections for the 13th National Assembly (NA) and local People's Councils with 99.51 per cent voter turnout.

Vietnam's top legislature elects state leaders, Xinhua (2011).

This article reports the election of Vietnam's 13th National Assembly (NA)’s chairman, Vietnamese State President, and Prime Minister in the first session of the 13th NA.

Vietnam: Officials to study needed constitutional amendments, AIPA (2011).

This article discusses the implementation of the 1992 Constitution’s review for amendments. The Deputy Prime Minister stated the need to mobilize the political system.

Viet Nam: Lawmakers discuss changes to constitution, Viet Nam News Agency (2012).

This article discusses the review to amend the 1992 Constitution.

Viet Nam: Committee to submit report on constitutional amendments, VNA (2012).

This article discusses the report to be submitted to the National Assembly by the committee on drafting amendments to the 1992 Constitution.