Solidarity

HCM City to implement third relief package worth 7.3 trillion VND Ho Chi Minh City will carry out the third relief package worth 7.3 trillion VND (around 320.7 million USD) sourced from the local budget to help more households and informal workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, said Vo Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee. Speaking at a press conference held by the city’s Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on September 20, Hoan said given complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic in the city and prolonged social distancing, people face more difficulties due to job loss and having no income. Therefore, in addition to the social security relief packages of the city's Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee and other organisations and individuals, the municipal People's Committee continues to implement the third relief package to help ease difficulties for local residents. According to reports from the People's Committees of … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 21

He is accompanying President Nguyen Xuan Phuc during a trip to attend the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly. At the meetings, the ministers informed about their respective countries’ socio-economic situation and pledged to enhance cooperation in politics - diplomacy, economy, trade, investment, tourism, and the COVID-19 fight, especially in terms of vaccine. They also affirmed coordination and mutual support at important international forums. In particular, the countries said they will advocate Vietnam’s candidacy for a seat in the U.N. Human Rights Council in the 2023 - 2025 tenure. Talking to Cuban FM Bruno Parrilla, Son thanked Cuba for its coordination to successfully organize President Phuc’s official visit, highly valuing the country’s collaboration with Vietnam in COVID-19 prevention and control, especially the presentation of its Abdala vaccine right in the freshly finished tour. Parrilla appreciated Vietnam’s solidarity and strong and timely support … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son meets foreign counterparts in New York

On behalf of the leadership of the MND and the General Staff, General Nam congratulated all staff of the Lao Embassy in Vietnam and leaders of the Lao People’s Army on their traditional New Year festival-Bunpimay. General Nam emphasized that Vietnam and Laos last year enjoyed positive developments in their ties in an extensive, effective and practical manner. He laid stress on the effective bilateral defense ties, saying that it is deserving to be one of the pillars of the two countries’ relationship. According to the Vietnamese general, the Vietnam-Laos Friendships and Solidarity Year 2017 helped raise awareness of the two countries’ troops and people, especially for younger generation, of the fruitful and unique time-honored friendship between the two neighboring countries, which serves as a good foundation for their fostered ties. General Nam hoped that basing on the outcomes of their cooperation in 2017 and new momentums this year, the two militaries would reinforce their … [Read more...] about New Year wishes extended to Lao Embassy in Vietnam

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc delivers a speech at the general debate of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly. —VNA/VNS Photo NEW YORK — Vietnamese President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc delivered a statement at the general debate of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the US, on Wednesday (local time). The following is the full text of the statement. Mr. President, I wish to extend my congratulations to Mr. Abdullah Shahid on the assumption of his duties as the President of the 76th UNGA. I am convinced that under his able leadership and with his vast experience, he will lead our session to success. I highly appreciate the significant contributions of Mr. Volkan Bozkir in his capacity as the President of the 75th UNGA. I also wish to, once again, congratulate Mr. Antonio Guterres on his re-election as the UN Secretary-General. I believe that, with his perseverance and dedication, he will work to realise the Organisation’s … [Read more...] about President stresses cooperation, connectivity among nations in face of non-traditional security challenges

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday, he said: "To soon eliminate Covid-19, it is necessary to strengthen cooperation and solidarity in the spirit of responsibility and sharing, especially prioritizing the provision of vaccines to people in countries with low vaccination rates, creating conditions for developing countries to produce and participate in the supply chain of vaccines." He hailed the role of the Covax Facility, the global Covid-19 vaccine delivery mechanism backed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in promoting equitable access to vaccines and drugs. The most urgent task is to control Covid since the world cannot be safe if there are people or countries still at risk from the pandemic, he said. After the pandemic is ended, the prerequisite for recovery and growth is a peaceful, secure and stable environment in each country and region, he said. Earlier that day, at a Covid-19 summit hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden on the … [Read more...] about Vietnam president demands equitable supply of Covid vaccines in UN speech

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the general debate of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) - Vietnam will work with countries and people around the world to prevail over the COVID-19 pandemic, and build a world of peace, prosperity and happiness for all, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at the general debate of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the US, on September 22 (local time). In his speech, President Phuc put forth specific proposals to promote multilateral cooperation with the UN as the center and taking international law as the foundation to jointly cope with complex global challenges such as wars, conflicts, resource disputes, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic, which are negatively impacting peace, security and development in the world. The President said the most urgent issue right now is to control the COVID-19 pandemic through international cooperation. He noted … [Read more...] about Vietnam cooperates with nations to prevail over pandemic, build peaceful, prosperous world: President