Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov (Photo: AFP/VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 1 sent a message ofcongratulations to Alikhan Smailov on his re-appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The same day, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue congratulated Erlan Koshanov, who was re-elected as Chairman of the Mazhilis of the Parliament ofthe Republic of Kazakhstan./.
PM Pham Minh Chinh's trip will elevate these relationships, delivering concrete outcomes in trade, investment, industry, mining, logistics, green supply chains and innovation with South Africa; expanding energy, investment, trade, processing industries, smart agriculture and education cooperation with Algeria; and deepening collaboration in finance, trade, investment, energy, green infrastructure, food security, ODA and the Halal industry with Kuwait.
During the trip to Kuwait, the Vietnamese PM is due to meet with Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, hold talks with Kuwaiti PM Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and receive several ministers and executives of major Kuwaiti conglomerates.
Kuroiwa Yuji, Governor of Kanagawa prefecture, affirmed Kanagawa’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Vietnam in labour, cultural and people-to-people exchange, and in encouraging more Kanagawa enterprises to invest in Vietnam.
The first-ever lawmaking forum will conduct a comprehensive review of lawmaking performance since the start of the 15th NA term, spotlighting the legislature’s renewed thinking and orientations in lawmaking in recent years.
When lit from 2,025mm away, the sculpture projects a shadow depicting President Ho Chi Minh casting the first ballot in the landmark 1946 election. As the light moves, the shadow of the emblem merges with the physical form, delivering the message of “Power of the People’s Will”.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need for strict enforcement of asset and income declarations, open personnel appointment processes, rigorous disciplinary measures, enhanced media and public supervision over the NA Office’s operations, and wider adoption of information technology to shrink opportunities for corruption.
Kuwait views Vietnam as a reliable partner and friend in Southeast Asia and is proud of the distinguished level bilateral relations have reached, both at the governmental and people-to-people levels, said Kuwaiti Ambassador to Vietnam Yousef Al-Sabbagh.
The outcomes of the upcoming National Assembly and People's Council elections will be critical to upholding democracy, reinforcing great national unity, fostering public trust, and ensuring the success of comprehensive national renewal, and the process of building and safeguarding the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as well.
The Red River Landscape Boulevard, designated as one of five strategic axes in the Capital Region Master Plan, is planned to span roughly 11,000ha and stretch more than 40km along the Red River through 16 communes and wards inside Belt Road No. 4.
President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Milos Vystrcil will pay an official visit to Vietnam from November 18 to 22.
With the determination of the Party committees, authorities, and over 100 million voters across the country, Party General Secretary believed that the elections will be a success and truly become a great festival of the Vietnamese people where the will of the Party is united with the aspirations of the people.
Compared with previous terms, the upcoming elections feature several major new changes, with voting now scheduled for March 15, 2026, two months earlier than past elections.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed the spirit of the “Five Dares” (dare to think, dare to speak, dare to act, dare to take responsibility, dare to innovate for the common good) and the “Three Togethers” (planning together, acting together, sharing together) to strengthen national unity.
To host APEC 2027, An Giang province proposed and received approval for 21 infrastructure projects in the Phu Quoc special zone, with a total estimated investment of 137 trillion VND (nearly 5.2 billion USD).
The Vietnam–Cambodia Border Defence Friendship Exchange contributed to building a Vietnam–Cambodia border line of peace, friendship, stability, cooperation and development, reinforcing political trust and directly promoting the friendship and solidarity between the two nations.
The year 2025 has seen robust progress in bilateral defence cooperation, reflected through delegation exchanges, training and capacity-building activities, joint rescue and disaster response drills, and trilateral exchanges among Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
Vietnam’s election as Vice-President of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference reinforces its image as a bridge between the Global South and the wider international community.
The conference on November 15 aims to contribute to the successful organisation of the elections of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure in a democratic, lawful, safe and economical manner, truly making them a festival of the entire people and strengthening public trust in the Party, the State, and the country’s renewal process.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
The French Navy’s frigate Prairial, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Wallerand Faivre D'Arcier, arrived at Tien Sa Port on November 14 to begin a six-day friendly visit to the central coastal city of Da Nang.
