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Vietnam’s human rights record hailed at UN review

May 08, 2024 | 09:24

A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet attended a dialogue on Vietnam's national report under the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)’s fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism in Geneva on May 7.

165 million people fell into poverty in 3 years of crisis: UN

July 14, 2023 | 16:24

The Covid-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and the war in Ukraine have pushed 165 million people into poverty since 2020, the United Nations said Thursday, calling for a pause in debt repayments for developing countries.

Vietnam highlights digital technology application for gender equality at UN session

March 15, 2023 | 16:19

The application of digital science and technology towards the goal of gender equality requires political will and real actions of governments and the willingness to transform of relevant sectors in society, affirmed a Vietnamese official.

Embracing Vietnam’s role at UNHRC

October 17, 2022 | 13:00

Vietnam was elected as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for 2023-2025 at a session of the 77th United Nations General Assembly on October 11 in New York.

Strategic framework for sustainable development between UN and Vietnam

August 15, 2022 | 13:35

The Ministry of Planning and Investment and the UN have just signed the One Strategic Framework for Sustainable Development cooperation agreement.

Vietnam urges promoting Middle East peace process

December 23, 2021 | 10:22

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has called on parties concerned to promote the peace process in the Middle East when addressing a meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) regarding the situation in the Middle East on December 21.

Four key priorities heading into COP26

October 28, 2021 | 11:11

The United Nations' top climate change official, Patricia Espinosa, pointed out four key priorities heading into the COP26.

Australian Ambassador discusses women in leadership with Vietnamese Peacekeepers

October 20, 2021 | 08:56

Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie met with Vietnamese peacekeepers preparing to deploy on United Nations peacekeeping missions in Africa.

NovaWorld Phan Thiet – a pilot model for the UN's 100-year initiative

September 13, 2021 | 10:43

For the first time ever, the 1,000-hectare NovaWorld Phan Thiet was chosen as a pilot project for the prestigious United Nations Centennial Initiative.

ASEAN, UN review progress of cooperation projects

September 03, 2021 | 12:21

Ambassador Nguyen Hai Bang, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to ASEAN, on September 1 attended the virtual Interface between the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN (CPR) and the United Nations (UN) Delegation.

More than 600 members of foreign diplomatic missions vaccinated

June 15, 2021 | 17:56

More than 600 members of foreign diplomatic missions and organisations of the UN system in Vietnam were vaccinated against COVID-19 from June 9 to 10.

Vietnam demonstrates leadership at top talks

April 21, 2021 | 16:00

As part of its tasks this month as president of the United Nations Security Council, Vietnam is boosting the partnership between the organ and regional organisations, including ASEAN, in a bid to contribute to preventing conflicts and maintaining peace and security far and wide.