CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -National Assembly consisted of 496 elected deputies. In this term, Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân was elected as the 12th Chairperson of the National Assembly and first woman ever to hold this position.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elections in Vietnam occur under a single-party authoritarian political system of the Vietnamese Communist Party (VCP). Vietnam is among the few contemporary party-led dictatorships to not hold any direct elections at the national level.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vietnam is a socialist republic with a fairly authoritarian government. The Communist party has had control over the country since the end of the Vietnam War, and there are no other political parties allowed. There are a few rebellious parties that advocate for democracy, the government does not recognize them.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Standing Committee of the National Assembly, formerly known as the Council of State, is the highest standing body of the National Assembly of Vietnam. Its members are elected from among National Assembly deputies, including the Chairman/Chairwoman, Deputy Chairmen/Chairwomen, and other standing members.