VNRC makes important contribution to country's socio-economic development The Việt Nam Red Cross Society (VNRC) has helped over 103 million people with total value of more than VNĐ20 trillion (US$863 million) in the past five years, making an important contribution to the country's socio-economic development in the 2015-20 period.

Red Cross and Red Crescent societies discuss humanitarian cooperation in Southeast Asia

Leaders of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Southeast Asia have shared experience and promoted regional cooperation in the field of humanitarian assistance and the Red Cross movement at an online meeting on Wednesday.

Việt Nam calls for increased humanitarian relief to Palestinians Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of the Vietnamese permanent mission to the United Nations (UN), has urged the international community to increase its humanitarian assistance to Palestinian people, and proposed Israel remove its blockade of Gaza Strip to facilitate humanitarian activities.

Việt Nam supports three-point peace plan for Yemen

Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of Việt Nam’s permanent mission to the UN, affirmed the country's support for the three-point peace plan submitted by the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Yemen at a video meeting of the UN Security Council on Tuesday.

Việt Nam calls for special attention to COVID-19 response in Syria

Việt Nam has called for special attention to responding to the COVID-19 epidemic which is exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Syria, at a regular monthly meeting of the UN Security Council.

Việt Nam Red Cross Society launches the 2020 Humanitarian Month

The Việt Nam Red Cross Society (VNRC) launched the 2020 Humanitarian Month with a focus on various activities to improve the community's health at a ceremony on Tuesday in Hà Nội.

Việt Nam calls for greater international support for Great Lakes Region Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has called for stronger international support for the Great Lakes Region in Africa, for peace and sustainable development.

Mechanic devotes life to charity work in Quảng Trị

For nearly a year, whenever Lê Văn Đinh, a motorbike mechanic in the central province of Quảng Trị, receives a report about someone in need of help, he has been dropping everything to rush to the incident to help out as an emergency worker.

Việt Nam hopes to intensify ties with US: NA Vice Chairman Việt Nam hopes to push its comprehensive partnership with the US for the long-term benefits of the two nations, National Assembly Vice Chairman Phùng Quốc Hiển said on Tuesday.

Việt Nam chairs UNSC meeting on humanitarian situation in Syria The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) met in New York on Wednesday to discuss the humanitarian situation in Syria, under the chair of Vietnam that holds the council’s presidency in January.