Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has condemned all attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, saying that Vietnam is deeply concerned about the current tense situation in the Middle East, especially losses to civilians.
On the afternoon of October 24, the Thanh Hoa Elderly Association and a delegation of senior citizens from Myanmar visited Yen Dinh district’s Ly Nhan village to learn about the local model of an intergenerational self-help club (ISHC).
The first festival of ethnic minority groups with population of less than 10,000 will be held in Lai Chau city in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau from November 3-5, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced at a press conference on October 23.
An art programme in response to the 2023 Month for The Poor will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on October 30 in a bid to mobilise resources to care for needy individuals and families, and those affected by epidemics and natural disasters.
An international forum on vocational education and training (VET) themed “Upskilling the Logistics Workforce and Promoting Industry Linkages in the Digital Era” took place in Hanoi on October 24 as part of activities in the Vietnam - Australia Human Resource Development Programme (Aus4Skills).
The Party and State have affirmed that national and religious solidarity forms the main driving force for national development, and have advocated eliminating prejudice and discrimination based on racial, social and religious status.
Policy credit programmes have been deployed effectively around Vietnam, helping 6.3 million households overcome the poverty threshold and generating more than 5.9 million jobs.
As part of its efforts to strengthen the legal system, Vietnam has paid due attention to ensuring the rights of women from vulnerable groups. This has contributed to narrowing gender gaps in many spheres.
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien presented a report on constituents’ opinions and recommendations sent to the 15th-tenure National Assembly (NA)’s sixth session at its opening sitting held in Hanoi on October 23.
Vietnamese expatriates in Bangkok and neighbouring localities gathered on October 22 to, for the first time, cast their vote electing members to the Overseas Vietnamese Association in Bangkok’s executive board.
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs is finalising a draft decree to amend and supplement some provisions of the Government’s Decree No. 20/2021 on social assistance policies for social protection beneficiaries.
Vladimir Moiseenko, Director of the Napalkova cancer centre in St. Petersburg – one of Russia's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment establishments, expressed his interest in further enhancing collaboration in cancer treatment with Vietnam at a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency.
A grand gala night has rounded off a Vietnamese culture week held by the Versailles-based Enfance Partenariat Vietnam (EPVN) from October 16 to 20 in Versailles, France.
A programme specifically designed for needy couples facing infertility issues is expected to help 100 couples to have the chance to expect their first child after unsuccessful attempts.
The Tay Ninh Cao Dai Temple (Tay Ninh Cao Dai Holy See) is the heart of Caodaism, one of major religions in Vietnam. It is considered the religion’s birthplace, with imposing architecture that has made it a tourist magnet in Tay Ninh province and the southeastern region at large.
On the occasion of the 93rd Vietnam Women’s Day (October 20, 1930-2023) and the 50th anniversary of Vietnam - Australia diplomatic relations (1973-2023), Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski reviewed the fruitful partnership on gender equality with Vietnam over the past time in an article.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang met with visiting Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) Tatiana Valovaya in Hanoi on October 19, pledging more contributions from Vietnam to the UN.
A dialogue on preventing and responding to gender-based violence in cyberspace was held at FPT Hanoi University by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam on October 18.
Vietnam supports increasing the exchange of views and international cooperation in the field of human rights on the basis of fair and constructive dialogue, mutual respect and understanding, and non-interference in each other's internal affairs, for a common goal of promoting and better protecting human rights, a Vietnamese diplomat has said.