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Vietnam calls for stronger dialogue on disarmament, non-proliferation, global arms control

Vietnam calls for stronger dialogue on disarmament, non-proliferation, global arms control

Vietnamese intellectuals in China pin high hopes on NA President’s visit

Vietnamese intellectuals in China pin high hopes on NA President’s visit

Vietnam reaches out to WHO after death of Russian lab worker

Vietnam reaches out to WHO after death of Russian lab worker

Vietnam's national brand value jumps 45% to over 462 bln USD

Malaysian economist upbeat about Vietnam’s growth outlook

Malaysian economist upbeat about Vietnam’s growth outlook

Vietnam advances comprehensive international integration

Vietnam revises scheme to improve sovereign credit rating by 2030

Malaysia seeks deeper halal technology cooperation with Vietnam

Hanoi Document affirms Vietnam’s role in shaping int’l heritage standards: Deputy FM

Vietnam-China trade value

Vietnam-China trade value

China has remained Vietnam's biggest trade partner, while Vietnam has continued to be the sixth largest trade partner of the neighbouring country, and the biggest in ASEAN despites impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical upheavals in the world. Two-way trade was valued at 165.8 billion USD in 2021, up 24.6% from the previous year.

Vietnam raises proposals at IPU 45 to promote gender equality

Vietnam raises proposals at IPU 45 to promote gender equality

Vietnam proposed perfecting national and international legal systems to create a legal corridor to promote gender equality at a plenary session of the 145th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU 145).

Vietnam wins seat at UN Human Rights Council

Vietnam wins seat at UN Human Rights Council

Vietnam was elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023-2025 tenure on October 11 at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Southeast Asia needs to speed up energy transition: IRENA

Southeast Asia needs to speed up energy transition: IRENA

Southeast Asian nations need to more than double their annual investment on renewables to accelerate energy transition and to meet climate goals, according to a report released recently by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Vietnam - Russia sea, rail transport routes connected

Vietnam - Russia sea, rail transport routes connected

The connection between the marine freight route between Vietnam and Vladivostok in Russia and a rail route from Vladivostokt to Moscow was launched at a ceremony on September 6.

Vietnam proposes UNDP be creative in mobilising resources for development

Vietnam proposes UNDP be creative in mobilising resources for development

In addition to making use of existing resources and ensuring cost-effectiveness, UNDP should be creative in finding ways to mobilise resources from stakeholders, including the private sector, to implement development programmes, proposed Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN.

20th ASEAN University Games officially kicks off

20th ASEAN University Games officially kicks off

The 20th ASEAN University Games officially opened in Thailand's Ubon Ratchathani province on July 28.

WB eyes to boost partnership with Vietnam

WB eyes to boost partnership with Vietnam

Axel van Trotsenburg, the World Bank (WB) Managing Director of Operations is paying an official visit to Vietnam on July 18-19, during which he will discuss future cooperation between the bank and Vietnam and areas it will support the country in the next 4-5 years, with Vietnamese leaders.

Vietnam strengthens int’l cooperation to realise COP26 commitments

Vietnam strengthens int’l cooperation to realise COP26 commitments

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha on July 11 had an online meeting with Alok Kumar Sharma, Minister for the Cabinet Office of the United Kingdom (UK) and President for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), discussing cooperation in response to climate change.

RoK makes plans to attract Vietnamese tourists

RoK makes plans to attract Vietnamese tourists

The Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) on June 16 introduced the promotions it will be offering this year to attract Vietnamese tourists and boost the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s tourism recovery.

Vietnam affirms commitment to promote rights of the disabled

Vietnam affirms commitment to promote rights of the disabled

A Vietnam representative affirmed the country's commitment to promote the rights of the persons with disabilities (PwDs) while attending a meeting held in New York on June 14 - 16.

Vietnam becomes Vice President of UN General Assembly

Vietnam becomes Vice President of UN General Assembly

Vietnam has been elected as one of the Vice Presidents of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly's 77th session, representing the Asia-Pacific region.

Philippine team leader gives thumbs-up to Vietnam as SEA Games host

Philippine team leader gives thumbs-up to Vietnam as SEA Games host

The Philippine national team chef de mission Ramon Fernandez has given Vietnam a thumbs-up as the host of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), saying the host has been “warm, hospitable” and running a tight ship.

US-ASEAN ties to be upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in November: Statement

US-ASEAN ties to be upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in November: Statement

The United States and ASEAN countries’ leaders have met for the US-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington on May 12-13.

AJC recommends five policy measures to help ASEAN maximise benefits from RCEP

AJC recommends five policy measures to help ASEAN maximise benefits from RCEP

The ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC) has released a paper on “ASEAN Global Value Chain and Its Relationship with RCEP: Impacts of RCEP on ASEAN Integration”, in which it recommends ASEAN to carry out five policy measures to benefit the most from RCEP.

ASEAN, US to convene special summit in May

ASEAN, US to convene special summit in May

Cambodia, as the Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2022, announced that the bloc and the US are set to convene a special summit to celebrate the 45th anniversary of their dialogue relations in Washington D.C., on May 12 and 13.

ASEAN begins work on ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision

ASEAN begins work on ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision

The High-Level Task Force (HLTF) on ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision discussed core elements of the Post-2025 Vision at its first meeting at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta on March 31 and April 1.

Japanese publisher produces manga book on Vietnamese football

Japanese publisher produces manga book on Vietnamese football

Kadokawa JSC of Japan on March 28 introduced a comic series about Vietnamese football which it is going to publish.

ASEAN, Australia bolster education cooperation

ASEAN, Australia bolster education cooperation

The ASEAN Committee in Canberra (ACC) has held a working session with the group of eight leading universities of Australia (Go8) on opportunities for education cooperation between ASEAN member countries and Australia in the context of ASEAN and Australia having already or going to re-open their borders.

Vietnamese PM to attend special ASEAN-US summit

Vietnamese PM to attend special ASEAN-US summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and ASEAN leaders have been invited by the US President to attend a special ASEAN-US summit to be held in Washington DC in the coming time, spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has announced.