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.

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.

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”.

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.

People-to-people diplomacy must align with the nation’s overarching direction

Politburo member Bùi Thị Minh Hoài, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Central Committee of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front, said people-to-people diplomacy should use its unique strengths to align the Party’s will with the people’s hearts and connect national unity with international solidarity.

UN official lauds Việt Nam's hosting of historic cybercrime convention signing

Ghada Waly, outgoing Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), affirmed that the signing ceremony of UN Convention against Cybercrime in Hà Nội marks a positive start to the process ahead, with UNODC continuing to support Việt Nam in implementing the Convention, particularly in capacity building, technical assistance, and connecting with international partners.

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