On May 30, 2023, Vietnam announced plans to release nearly 10,000 prisoners as part of an amnesty linked to the recent parliamentary elections. This decision was made by the country's Party General Secretary and President, To Lam, and reflects a tradition of granting amnesties during significant national events. The upcoming release, scheduled for June 1, includes 63 foreign nationals, comprising 56 men and 7 women from various countries. However, individuals convicted of serious offenses, such as attempts to overthrow the government or terrorism, will not be eligible for this amnesty. Last year, Vietnam set a record by freeing over 22,000 prisoners, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the 80th anniversary of its independence declaration. The public security ministry has indicated that there are currently more than 190,000 prisoners serving sentences in Vietnam, and this amnesty is part of a broader trend of releasing detainees ahead of their scheduled release dates.