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Viet Nam’s contributions to UN after nearly 50 years of membership
Politics 21/09/2026 14:29VGP - Nearly 50 years after joining the United Nations (UN), Viet Nam has transformed from a country receiving assistance to overcome the consequences of war and rebuild the nation into an active contributor to the UN’s common work, making increasingly substantive contributions in peacekeeping, human rights protection, sustainable development, and the formulation of global norms and initiatives.
To Lam leaves for UNGA 81 high-level debate
Politics 20/09/2026 15:24VGP - General Secretary and President To Lam on Sunday departed Ha Noi on Sunday morning for New York to attend the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81).
Viet Nam evolves from beneficiary to contributor in global cooperation: UN Resident Coordinator
Opinion 18/09/2026 07:54VGP - Viet Nam is increasingly moving from being a beneficiary of international cooperation to becoming an active contributor to global solutions, underlined UN Resident Coordinator in Viet Nam Pauline Tamesis.
Top leader To Lam to attend 81st UNGA General Debate, visit Canada next week
Politics 17/09/2026 17:48VGP - General Secretary and President To Lam is set to attend the High-level General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), undertake bilateral meetings in the U.S., and pay a State visit to Canada at the invitation of Governor General of Canada Louise Arbour from September 20-25.
How much Vietnamese workers pay for employment abroad?
Society 08/09/2026 15:19VGP - The average amount paid by Vietnamese migrant workers to secure employment abroad decreased by 23.8 per cent, from VND 164.9 million (US$6,342) in 2021 to VND 125.7 million (US$4,834) in 2025.
Vice State President meets with UN chief, CICA Secretary General, Togo leader
Politics 03/09/2026 08:37VGP - Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on September 1 had a meeting with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the expanded Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO Plus) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Deputy PM Nguyen Van Thang meets UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs
Politics 26/08/2026 16:39VGP – Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang on August 25 met with Mr. Li Junhua, UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs as part of his ongoing visit to the U.S.
Viet Nam, Canada co-host UN staff officer training course
Politics 23/06/2026 15:47VGP - The opening ceremony of the United Nations Staff Officer Course (UNSOC) took place on June 22 at the headquarters of the Viet Nam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO) under the Ministry of National Defense.
Viet Nam becomes founding member of Group of Friends for Combating Technology-facilitated Trafficking in Persons
Politics 13/06/2026 15:13VGP - The launch of the Group of Friends for Combating Technology-facilitated Trafficking in Persons was held at the UN headquarters in New York City, the U.S., on June 12, comprising 23 founding member states from all regions of the world, including Viet Nam.
Viet Nam calls for strict, balanced implementation of three pillars of Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Politics 28/04/2026 14:57VGP - Viet Nam calls on countries to maintain a balanced approach across all three pillars, including disarmament, nuclear non-proliferation, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Vietnamese diplomat chairs 11th Review Conference of Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Politics 28/04/2026 10:51VGP - The 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) opened in New York, the U.S., on April 27, under the chair of Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Viet Nam's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN).
Viet Nam, UNIDO sign country program to advance green, circular and inclusive industrialization
Economy 21/04/2026 11:10VGP - The Government of Viet Nam and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have signed a new Country Program, marking an important step in strengthening the longstanding and strong cooperation to advance Viet Nam’s inclusive and sustainable industrial development.
Viet Nam’s first-ever peacekeeping training course meets UN standards
Politics 13/03/2026 08:44VGP - The United Nations Staff Officer Course (UNSOC), organized by the Viet Nam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, meets the UN pre-deployment training standards.
Viet Nam to be among top 50 countries in UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) index in 2026
Economy 17/01/2026 14:56VGP - Viet Nam is striving to be ranked among top 50 countries in the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) index in 2026, according to the recently approved Resolution No. 02/NQ-CP on the main tasks and solutions to improve business environment and enhance national competitiveness in 2026.
Viet Nam’s stance on U.S. withdrawal from 66 international organizations
Politics 08/01/2026 20:18VGP - Viet Nam advocates multilateralism and attaches great importance to the role of multilateral organizations, especially the United Nations (UN), in contributing to global governance and addressing common global issues on the basis of the UN Charter and international law.
UN provides emergency assistance for disaster response in Viet Nam
Society 20/12/2025 19:56VGP - Since the peak of the floods in October, the United Nations (UN) and the Government of Viet Nam have scaled up a coordinated humanitarian and recovery effort through a Joint Response Plan (JRP), based on joint needs assessments.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets UN Secretary-General, Australian counterpart in South Africa
Politics 23/11/2025 16:36VGP – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the UN agencies would assist Viet Nam in overcoming the consequences caused by recent devastating floods in central region.
Vietnamese Prime Minister proposes three priorities at ASEAN–UN Summit
Politics 28/10/2025 07:52VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted three priorities — promoting multilateralism, building and modernizing governance systems, and placing people at the center of development — as key tools for preventing and peacefully resolving disputes.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh leaves for 47 ASEAN Summit
Politics 25/10/2025 22:36VGP – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Ha Noi on Saturday evening for Malaysia where he will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Pham Minh Chinh, António Guterres co-chair press conference on UN Convention against cybercrime
Society 25/10/2025 19:47VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met with the press in Ha Noi on October 25 following the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (also known as Ha Noi Convention).
Ha Noi Convention - Vivid symbol of solidarity, int’l cooperation
Society 25/10/2025 19:36VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son hosted a banquet for the heads of delegations participating in the signing ceremony of the United Nations (UN) Convention against Cybercrime in Ha Noi on October 25.
General Secretary To Lam hosts UN Secretary-General, top Lao leader
Politics 25/10/2025 19:30VGP - General Secretary To Lam hosted separate receptions for United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Ha Noi on October 25.
State President Luong Cuong holds summit meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres
Politics 24/10/2025 22:06VGP - Viet Nam will continue to make active and responsible contributions to peace, stability, cooperation, and development both regionally and globally, said State President Luong Cuong during talks with UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Prime Minister highlights int’l solidarity in message to UNCTAD16
Politics 21/10/2025 10:00VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for promoting international solidarity, upholding multilateralism, and working together to enhance global development.
