National dress deserving of UNESCO recognition

ossier for submission to UNESCO, the UN cultural agency, seeking recognition of the traditional costume as a heritage of humankind. A range of scholars attended and shared their views.

Nearly two in three married women face violence from husbands: study

Việt Nam is the only country in the world which has conducted a second dedicated study specifically using a cross-culturally validated methodology developed by the World Health Organisation. 

Australia and UNDP renew partnership on PAPI programme A total of AUD$9.7 million (US$6.7 million) has been funded by Australia’s Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for the ongoing “Việt Nam Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index” (PAPI) programme implemented through the UN Development Programme (UNDP).

World Bank, Australia to help Việt Nam mitigate impacts of COVID-19 and facilitate economic recovery The Government of Việt Nam has been effective in containing the COVID-19 pandemic with a limited number of cases and no registered deaths.

Australia-Việt Nam education relationship stronger than ever

Australian Ambassador to Việt Nam, Robyn Mudie, speaks to Việt Nam News about the relationship between the two countries in education

Australia supports UN agencies to eliminate domestic violence in Việt Nam A project to support ongoing efforts by the Vietnamese Government and civil society organisations to address violence against women and children in the context of COVID-19 was launched in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

Australia and Việt Nam: tackling the shared challenges of COVID-19

Australia has made a commitment to helping its friends and neighbours recover from COVID-19. As the effects of this global crisis continue to unfold, Australia stands with its neighbours, including Việt Nam, as we work together to minimise the human, economic and social costs of this pandemic, and chart a course to economic recovery.

Australia commits $7m to help Việt Nam recover post-COVID-19 The Australian diplomat personally conveyed Australia's congratulations for Việt Nam's "outstanding success" against COVID-19 pandemic.

Việt Nam should enhance its productivity to grow: WB

Việt Nam should focus on a productivity-driven development model to become a high-income economy by 2045, according to the latest report from the World Bank (WB).

Poverty still a major concern for Vietnamese people: PAPI report The citizens were interviewed for the 2019 Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI), the results of which were released on Tuesday.