Việt Nam, Russia to deepen cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov have agreed to intensify bilateral cooperation and coordination at the United Nations Security Council.

Việt Nam prioritises protecting civilians in armed conflicts: Ambassador

Protecting civilians in armed conflicts is the top priority of Việt Nam at the United Nations and its Security Council, Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, has affirmed.

Global virus vaccine race heats up, but not without controversy Global tensions simmered over the race for a coronavirus vaccine Thursday, as the United States and China traded jabs, and France slammed pharmaceuticals giant Sanofi for suggesting the US would get any eventual vaccine first.

Vietnamese officer makes masks for UN staff in central Africa Vietnamese Lt Col Nguyễn Thị Liên has taken it upon herself to help out – by making masks for her colleagues stationed in Central Africa. 

Security Council looks to 3-month 'humanitarian pause' in global conflicts The UN Security Council plans to call for a 90-day "humanitarian pause" in conflicts worldwide as part of the ongoing struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a draft resolution on Tuesday.

Việt Nam calls for settlement of vicious cycle of conflicts, food insecurity

Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations, on April 21 called on the UN Security Council (UNSC) and other UN agencies to make greater efforts to handle the vicious cycle of conflict and food insecurity, especially amidst higher risks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnamese peacekeepers in South Sudan steel themselves for COVID-19 fight Since the hospital is located near UN Camp in Bentiu which shelters more than 110,000 people, Vietnamese medical staffers might be exposed to the coronavirus if an outbreak hits, according to the Ministry of Defence.

Women with strong wills

They are beautiful, emotional and vulnerable like other women. Yet their strong determination and bravery have made them special, and given the assets they need to fulfill heavy tasks usually associated with men.

Việt Nam calls on UNSC to review sanctions against South Sudan Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of Việt Nam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), on Wednesday called on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to review its sanctions against South Sudan.

Defence ministry launches Level-2 Field Hospital No 3 The Ministry of National Defence made the first public appearance for Level-2 Field Hospital No 3, which will be deployed to the UN mission in South Sudan, at a ceremony in HCM City on Wednesday.