Moving the 2026 election forward is a practical decision to ensure high‑level personnel changes are made as quickly as possible, so that nothing delays the implementation of the 14th Party Congress’s ambitious agenda, said the Australian diplomat. SYDNEY — Former Australian ambassador to Việt Nam Andrew Goledzinowski has stated that during his 2022-2024 tenure in Việt Nam, he was impressed at how Việt Nam’s 15th National Assembly combined practical problem‑solving with an appetite for institutional reform. “It worked through pandemic recovery, supply‑chain shocks and natural disasters, while advancing a heavy legislative agenda. It also provided stronger oversight mechanisms, including steps...