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Countries congratulate Vietnam on winning election to UNSC

Representatives from many countries at the United Nations sent congratulations to Vietnam on becoming a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2020-2021 with 192 votes of the total 193 UN member countries.

 

Vietnam aligns with UN SDGs

Three years ago, 193 member countries approved the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development, pledging that no one will be left behind by 2030. Since then, Vietnam’s efforts to realise the agenda

HCM City court upholds jail sentence for Phan Van Anh Vu

The HCMC People’s Court upheld a 17-year jail sentence for Phan Van Anh Vu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bac Nam 79 Construction Company, during an appeal court on June 7.

Vietnam wins election to UNSC

Vietnam officially won the election to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for 2020-2021 after getting 192 votes out of the 193 member countries and territories of the UN General Assembly on June 7.

 

Vietnam enhances cooperation in UN peacekeeping operations

Vietnam will step up defence cooperation in the United Nations peacekeeping operations in the coming time, stated Deputy Minister of Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh.

 

Joining UN peacekeeping missions affirms VN’s contributions to world peace

Vietnam’s participation in the United Nations’ peacekeeping missions is a humanitarian activity of great significance, affirming the country’s responsibility towards the international community.

 

Vietnam carefully prepares for non-permanent seat at UNSC: Spokeswoman

Vietnam is making meticulous preparations and sharing experience with countries, UN agencies and international research organisations to get ready for participation in the UNSC for the 2020-2021 term.

 

Vietnam has good chances to come to UNSC: Swedish diplomat

Vietnam has very good chances to be elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in an election scheduled for June 7, according to a Swedish high-ranking diplomat.

 

Lack of playgrounds for children during summer

The prevailing issue of a shortage of playgrounds for children to play in over summer continues to affect children’s psychology and mobility.

Ha Long Bay one of world's most photographed cruise destinations

British magazine Woman and Home labeled Ha Long Bay one of the most mentioned global cruise destinations on Instagram.

International press hails Vietnam-origin billionaire

The International Business Times recently had an article about Vietnamese origin billionaire Mai Vu Minh.

Vietnam well prepared for non-permanent seat at UNSC: Indonesian ambassador

Indonesian Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Dian Triansyah Djani has spoken highly of Vietnam’s preparation to run for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council (UNSC).

First made-in-Vietnam Vinfast car to be delivered in mid-June

Vietnamese automaker Vinfast has announced that the first edition of made-in-Vietnam automobile Fadil will be handed over to clients in the largest-ever ceremony in mid-June.

Vietnam’s first fish sauce museum opens

The first fish sauce museum in Vietnam is now fully open to visitors in Phan Thiet city, in the central province of Binh Thuan.

Hanoi to begin construction of two new ring roads

Hanoi will build its parts of the ring roads no.4 and no.5 between 2021-2025 in an effort to complete the local transport infrastructure, said the municipal Department of Transport.

Vietnamese government determined to fulfil set goals: PM

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc underscored the determination to accomplish all goals set for 2019, striving for a GDP growth of 6.8 percent and reining in inflation under 4 percent at the Government’s monthly meeting held in Hanoi on May 31.

Vietnamese Defence Minister active in Shangri-La Dialogue

Defence Minister Ngo Xuan Lich attended a meeting between the US Secretary of Defence and ASEAN defence ministers on the sidelines of Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31.

Government’s press conference talks issues of concern

Representatives from ministries and agencies made clear issues of public concern, such as the fight against counterfeit and fake goods and use of renewable energy during the government’s regular press conference in Hanoi on May 31.

Vietnam, UK researchers assess eco-friendly flood schemes

UK and Vietnamese researchers from different universities are assessing the benefits of blue and green infrastructure (BGI) for flood resilience and urban development in Vietnam.

 

PM, Yunnan Governor discuss ways to boost economic ties

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said an ongoing visit from Governor of Yunnan Province Ruan Chengfa is hugely important for Vietnam-China ties.