ASEAN-UN co-operation discussed at UNSC meeting

In his remarks, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said ASEAN has played an active role in UN activities, especially peacekeeping, and lauded the bloc's initiatives regarding preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention and peace-building, as well as its main role in the regional architecture.

France, Sahel nations vow to step up anti-jihadist fight France and its five partner nations in the Sahel region of West Africa pledged on Monday to bolster their efforts against jihadists waging an increasingly deadly insurgency, while urging the United States to keep its troops engaged in the region's anti-terror fight.

UN, Pope voice solidarity with Burkina Faso after jihadist attack A jihadist attack that left 42 dead in the north of Burkina Faso, the worst assault in the country for five years, plunged the nation into mourning over Christmas and sparked messages of solidarity from the United Nations and Pope Francis.

Military doctors ready for peacekeeping mission in South Sudan Staff of Việt Nam's Level-2 field Hospital No 2 are ready for the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, said Director of the Việt Nam Department of Peacekeeping Operations Colonel Hoàng Kim Phụng.

​​​​​​​Vietnamese UN peacekeeper gives CAR kids chance to learn

The Vietnamese soldier never forgot the day he left the Central African Republic a year ago when he had accomplished his tour of duty at the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The year-long tour of duty at the MINUSCA also witnessed Sơn’s spending his limited spare time learning about, and communicating with the locals, especially educating children - future owners of the war-ravaged country. 

Việt Nam, Greece to boost diplomatic exchange

On the occasion of the National Day of Greece, the Embassy of Greece to Việt Nam sends a message to celebrate the country’s independence and the relationship with Việt Nam.

HCM City raises funds for citizens during Tết1

HCM City plans to spend VNĐ800 billion (US$34.5 million) to take care of people living in difficult circumstances and people who provide meritorious services for the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, a year-on-year increase of VNĐ35 billion ($1.5 million).

Việt Nam wants to contribute to world peace mission

Colonel General Nguyễn Chí Vịnh, Deputy Defence Minister, talked to Tuyên Giáo magazine about the new mission for Việt Nam’s military sector in the current time.

Eight UN peacekeepers killed in eastern DR Congo

Eight United Nations peacekeepers were killed in an operation against a rebel militia in eastern DR Congo, the UN Security Council said on Thursday.

First Vietnamese peacekeepers start journey to war-torn South Sudan

Hidden at the bottom of Thư’s heavy army backpack was a well-wrapped jar of salt. It was a gift from her mother given the last time the two met, and Thư planned to take it to the war-torn South Sudan where she will be one of the first Vietnamese members of the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission.