A major outcome, Vietnam and Kuwait, Algeria and South Africa agreed to elevate relations with Vietnam to a Strategic Partnership. These are Vietnam’s first Strategic Partners in the Middle East–Africa region, marking a new chapter for Vietnam’s traditional and promising ties with not only the three countries but also the wider region.

More than 28,000 fishing vessels nationwide have been equipped with vessel monitoring systems (VMS). Localities are also intensifying measures to strictly address violations involving boundary crossings and illegal operations at sea.

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade reported that the US Department of Commerce (DOC) on Tuesday issued a preliminary determination regarding the second administrative review of anti-dumping duties on raw honey imported from Vietnam.

Party General Secretary To Lam emphasized the need to ensure there are no “gaps” or “blind spots” in Party inspection and supervision while addressing a national conference held by the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat on November 24 to review inspection, supervision and disciplinary work in 2025 and the 13th tenure.

The National Assembly Standing Committee continued its 51st session in Hanoi on November 24 by reviewing draft resolutions that amend and supplement special incentives for Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Lawmakers are considering a major rewrite of the IP law that could reshape how ideas, data and creative work are valued and traded. Deputies warn that unclear rules could undermine the financial system and leave artists vulnerable to mass AI scraping.

During a fundraising campaign in Hanoi on November 24 in support of communities hit by storms and floods, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, joined by Government officials, the Cabinet’s Party Committee, advisory units and staff from the Government Office, observed a minute’s silence for victims of deadly floods.

Reviewing the banking sector’s past performance, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh praised progress in institutional reform, more flexible and proactive monetary policymaking, and macroeconomic stability.

During his nine-day working trip, PM Chinh maintained a dense and highly productive schedule with meetings and talks with the top leaders of Kuwait, Algeria, and South Africa; policy speeches; working sessions with government officials and businesses of the host countries; among other activities.

The elevation of Việt Nam’s relations to a Strategic Partnership with Kuwait, Algeria and South Africa, opens a new chapter in the traditional, high-potential relations, not only with these three countries but also with the broader Middle East and Africa regions.

Before continuing its ongoing 10th session on November 24, the National Assembly (NA) observed a minute’s silence in memory of those who lost their lives in recent storms and floods, and launched a fundraising campaign to support people in disaster-hit areas to overcome hardship.

He requested urgent efforts to address the aftermaths, restore production and business activities, and quickly stabilize the lives of local residents, focusing repairing homes for people by November 30.

Preliminary figures show that 91 people have died, 11 remain missing, tens of thousands of homes have been inundated or heavily damaged, hundreds of thousands of hectares of crops destroyed, and millions of livestock and poultry swept away.

Technion stands ready to expand international cooperation through student and lecturer exchange programmes, postgraduate scholarships, joint research projects, and startup ecosystem connections.

As Vietnam’s e-commerce market is forecast to reach USD 63 billion by 2030, UAVs are emerging as highly effective last-mile delivery tools. Pilot programs in Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, and Lang Son provinces have proven their ability to reduce delivery times and overcome difficult terrain.

The draft revised Law on the Press sets out new rules for press agencies' operations in cyberspace, requiring all online activities to comply with press legislation, cybersecurity standards, each outlet’s editorial mandate, and relevant international commitments.

The draft amended law classifies digital content channels run by press agencies as journalistic products and requires those agencies to notify the press management authority when launching such channels.

Currently, Vietnam has a system of 11 World Biosphere Reserves recognized by UNESCO. This title is awarded by UNESCO to areas of exceptional natural value and biodiversity.

Currently, Vietnam has a system of 11 World Biosphere Reserves recognized by UNESCO. This title is awarded by UNESCO to areas of exceptional natural value and biodiversity.

Đồng Huy Cương, Vice President of the Việt Nam Union of Friendship Organisations said their contributions have played an important part in healing the wounds of war and advancing Việt Nam’s socio-economic development, integration and progress.