Politics Over 71 per cent of voters nationwide cast ballots by noon: ministry By 12:00, voting had already been completed with 100 per cent turnout insome areas, including Bach Long Vi special zone in Hai Phong city. 03/15/2026 14:00 | Vietnam Law High voter turnout reported nationwide by 9am: NEC official 03/15/2026 13:40 | Vietnam Law President Luong Cuong casts ballot in Hanoi’s Hoan Kien ward 03/15/2026 09:00 | Vietnam Law President Luong Cuong casts ballot in Hanoi’s Hoan Kien ward 03/15/2026 09:00 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 11/18/2025 09:18 Lawmakers to discuss addressing bottlenecks in Land Law enforcement The 15th National Assembly is set to review several key draft laws during its 10th session on Tuesday, including amendments to the Law on Public Debt Management, the Law on Insurance Business, and the Law on Corruption Prevention and Control. 2 Vietnam Law | 11/18/2025 08:43 An Giang strengthens IUU prevention with “four clarities” approach To tackle the issue, An Giang province is rolling out the “four clarities”: clear monitoring responsibility, clear vessel ownership, clear anchorage, and clear vessel status, to tighten control over unlicensed vessels. 3 Vietnam Law | 11/18/2025 08:05 Vietnamese PM meets with Crown Prince of Kuwait Highlighting Vietnam’s reputation as a leading producer of food and agricultural products, the Crown Prince of Kuwait said this sector offers significant potential for cooperation in food security. 4 Vietnam Law | 11/18/2025 07:45 Kuwait eyes expanded cooperation with Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace, Kuwait City on November 17. 5 Vietnam news | 11/18/2025 07:08 Breakthrough policies for education development submitted to National Assembly The draft resolution provides special incentives for teachers and staff, authorises provincial education directors in recruitment and personnel management to ensure consistent workforce management. 6 Vietnam news | 11/18/2025 06:45 Vietnamese government leader visits former Kuwaiti Prime Minister PM Chính expressed his pleasure at meeting again with former PM Sheikh Nasser, a great friend of Việt Nam, and highly appreciated the good sentiments and sincere support that the former PM has given to Việt Nam. 7 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 23:16 Vietnamese PM meets with Crown Prince of Kuwait PM Phạm Minh Chính called on Kuwait to support the early launch of negotiations on a Việt Nam – Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) free trade agreement and the initiation of talks on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) between Việt Nam and Kuwait. 8 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 23:15 Vietnamese Prime Minister visits Kuwait’s Al-Zour Refinery During his tour of the refinery, PM Phạm Minh Chính called on the Kuwait National Petroleum Company to share its experience, technology, management expertise, and investment cooperation in Việt Nam’s oil and gas sector, including refining, storage and distribution. 9 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 23:14 NA Standing Committee debates draft Law on Artificial Intelligence The bill notes that AI is becoming a key technology of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, creating major opportunities but also raising urgent questions on governance, ethics, and safety that the current legislation has yet to fully cover. 10 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 21:28 Việt Nam, Kuwait agree to elevate ties, targeting US$12–15 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 Both leaders agreed that economic, trade and investment cooperation to remain a central pillar, setting a goal of raising two-way trade to more than US$12–15 billion by 2030. 11 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 21:20 Criminal procedure notice issued in case involving Đào Minh Quân, accomplices The Investigation Security Agency has issued its investigation conclusion and transferred the case dossier to the Supreme People’s Procuracy, proposing prosecution and trial in absentia of Đào Minh Quân and his accomplices for conducting "terrorist acts aimed at opposing the people’s administration” and “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration”. 12 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 21:20 Deputy PM asks for close coordination to ensure success for Việt Nam – China meeting During the coming meeting, the two sides will review their cooperation and work out future orientations and measures for continuing to implement the common perceptions reached by high-ranking leaders of the two Parties and the two countries. 13 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 21:19 Kuwaiti media spotlight Vietnamese PM’s visit Reports underlined the progress in Kuwait – Việt Nam cooperation, particularly in trade and investment. Bilateral trade reached a record US$7.3 billion in 2024, the highest between Việt Nam and any Middle Eastern country. 14 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 21:19 Two suspects investigated for anti-State propaganda The security agency for investigation on Monday decided to officially enquire into and put Lê Trung Khoa and Đỗ Văn Ngà into temporary detention for anti-State propaganda. 15 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 21:18 Speaker of RoK’s National Assembly to pay official visit to Việt Nam The visit will be made at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn. 16 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 21:18 Permanent Deputy PM hosts reception for Haeco CEO Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hoà Bình hosted a reception in Hà Nội on Monday for Richard Sell, CEO of Haeco, a subsidiary of the UK-headquartered multinational Swire Group. 17 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 21:17 Việt Nam and Kuwait agree to elevate bilateral ties to a strategic partnership Calling for Kuwait’s continued support to advance ties in line with new requirements and the scale of cooperation, PM Phạm Minh Chính proposed nine priority areas for future collaboration. 18 Vietnam Law | 11/17/2025 16:54 Kuwaiti Prime Minister hosts welcome ceremony for Vietnamese counterpart Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's trip marks the first visit by a Vietnamese government leader to Kuwait in 16 years, as the two countries prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026. 19 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 16:46 Việt Nam-Algeria Inter-Governmental Committee meeting opens new momentum for cooperation Việt Nam and Algeria plan to expand cooperation beyond trade, oil and gas and agriculture into high-potential sectors such as industry, renewable energy, scientific research, digital transformation, startups, tourism, higher education, construction and transport. 20 Vietnam news | 11/17/2025 16:19 Kuwaiti Prime Minister hosts welcome ceremony for Vietnamese counterpart The two countries have maintained regular high-level visits and exchanges, as well as bilateral cooperation mechanisms. 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