Việt Nam News

Việt Nam underlined the importance of efficiency and security in digital technology application in peacekeeping activities and the protection of civilians during an open debate of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held on Wednesday (local time).

Việt Nam understands the difficulties that the country and people of Myanmar are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic and hopes that ASEAN countries, partners and the international community will work together to help Myanmar and its people overcome the challenges.

State and Government leaders sent letters to EU leaders requesting vaccine support for Việt Nam amid shortage and severe fourth wave of infections.

Bắc Giang province has returned to a "new normal" state as no new COVID-19 infections have been detected in the community for more than a month.

Secretary-General of the National Assembly (NA) and Chairman of the NA's office Bùi Văn Cường on Wednesday proposed to the NA Standing Committee two plans to organise the second session of the 15th NA which takes place in October.

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc chaired a meeting with the Central Advisory Council on Amnesty (CACA) and leaders of relevant ministries and agencies on Tuesday to ensure the implementation of the amnesty decision in 2021 is on schedule amid complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Tuesday opened the second session in Hà Nội.

Poland decided to transfer 3 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine and grant more than 501,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Vietnam, immediately after receiving a letter from Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính to Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki asking for help.

 Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, Việt Nam's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has emphasised as top priority ending violence, protecting civilians, especially women and children, and ensuring security and safety of UN staff and representative agencies, foreign diplomatic staff, international organisations and foreigners in Afghanistan.

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng has urged the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) and member organisations to promote national solidarity and patriotic movements.

 Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has sent a dispatch to several ministers, ordering a revision of laws to address difficulties in investment and business amid the complex developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Vietnamese Embassy in charge of Pakistan and Afghanistan is conducting citizen protection measures as Taliban forces took over Kabul.

He made the order on Sunday via a videoconference with cabinet members and leaders of 36 provinces and cities that are currently placed under lockdown in line with Government’s Directive 16, including major urban centres like Hà Nội, HCM City, and Đà Nẵng.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Saturday launched a special emulation movement that appeals to people nationwide to stay united and join in efforts to combat against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trần Văn Dũng, director of Professional Affairs Department No 2, General Department of Civil Judgment Execution under the Ministry of Justice, speaks to the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) about improving efficiency of retrieving property connected to acts of corruption.

Việt Nam’s approach and initiative proposals laid out by Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s at the United Nations Security Council High-level Open Debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security - A Case for International Cooperation” earlier this week have drawn appreciation from international experts, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reports.

Việt Nam has been and will continue to be an active member of the international community and the United Nations (UN), affirmed President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc while hosting outgoing UN Resident Coordinator in Việt Nam Kamal Malhotra in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, Việt Nam's Permanent Representative to the UN, has stressed the need for a comprehensive approach to avoid unexpected impacts of counter-terrorism measures on humanitarian activities.