Topics: Human rights

Vietnam successful in reducing multidimensional poverty: UNDP Society

Vietnam successful in reducing multidimensional poverty: UNDP

Vietnam is one of 25 countries that have reduced their MPI (Multidimensional Poverty Index) by 50%, according to a recent report published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI).
Gender imbalance threatens social norms Society

Gender imbalance threatens social norms

If the gender imbalance at birth in Vietnam continues to increase and remains uncontrolled, it will lead to unpredictable consequences in terms of society, economy, and even political security.
OVs in Australia look towards to homeland’s seas, islands Society

OVs in Australia look towards to homeland’s seas, islands

Former Vice President Truong My Hoa, who is President of the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund and head of the “For beloved Hoang Sa-Truong Sa” Club, on July 5 visited Vietnamese Embassy in Australia and met overseas Vietnamese in the country during her trip to promote humanitarians activities by the fund and the club.
Vietnam's proposal at 43rd FAO conference’s plenary meeting Politics

Vietnam's proposal at 43rd FAO conference’s plenary meeting

Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung on July 5 delivered an important speech, presenting Vietnam's proposals to implement the food systems transformation programme and contribute to ensuring food security at the plenary meeting of the 43rd session of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s ministerial conference in Rome.
Khen panpipes, a cultural icon of the Mong people Society

Khen panpipes, a cultural icon of the Mong people

The Khen (panpipes), a traditional musical instrument, is likened to the soul of the Mong ethnic people in Mu Cang Chai district in mountainous Yen Bai province. The musical instrument plays an important role in the daily lives and cultural, spiritual, and religious activities of the Mong people, creating a unique feature in local culture.