Việt Nam enhances its role thanks to joining UNSC activities Given the compicated political-security, socio-economic situation in the world and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, Việt Nam has made a lot of contribution as a non-permanent member of the United National Security Council (UNSC).

ASEAN urges China, US to set aside differences and work towards "common good": Vietnamese leader

Việt Nam, like ASEAN, want the US and China to “focus on commonalities and overcome their differences for “the common good” especially as the international community is grappling to recover from the unprecedented coronavirus crisis.

Việt Nam attends UN Human Rights Council’s 43rd session

Ambassador Lê Thị Tuyết Mai, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the UN, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva, led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday.

US ends waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal The United States said on Wednesday it was ending waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord, bringing the deal further to the verge of collapse.

Pompeo visits Israel on eve of new govt amid West Bank violence US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Israel on Wednesday, a day before its new government was to be sworn in, to discuss plans to annex much of the occupied West Bank into the Jewish state.

Việt Nam backs two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict

Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has affirmed Việt Nam’s consistent stance of supporting efforts to achieve a fair, comprehensive and long-term solution to the Palestinian issue, based on internationally-recognised principles and standards in accordance with UN Resolutions.

Phượng joins AFC’s #BreakTheChain campaign against COVID-19

Striker Nguyễn Công Phượng is one of the latest three players taking part in the Asian Football Confederation’s #BreakTheChain campaign against COVID-19.

UNSC: Việt Nam affirms support for Palestinian people’s struggle for their inalienable rights Việt Nam has affirmed strong support for the legitimate struggle of the Palestinian people for their inalienable rights at the UN Security Council’s briefing on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question” on Tuesday.

Lacking support, Palestinians pull request for UN vote against Trump plan The Palestinians have abandoned their request for a vote at the UN Security Council on Tuesday that they hoped would reject the peace plan of President Donald Trump, whose administration has put heavy pressure on critics, diplomats said.

Former New York University President John Sexton will be Asian University for Women’s 2020 Commencement Speaker; an Indian economist, a Pakistani actress, and a Swiss educator will receive honorary degrees Former New York University President John Sexton will be Asian University for Women’s 2020 Commencement Speaker; an Indian economist, a Pakistani actress, and a Swiss educator will receive honorary degrees