Hanoi: Authorities in An Giang province are accelerating efforts to finalise the UNESCO nomination dossier for Oc Eo-Ba The archaeological site located in Oc Eo commune. At a working session on July 8 with the Oc Eo Cultural Relic Management Board, Vice Chairman of the An Giang People’s Committee Le Trung Ho urged local agencies … Read more
Hanoi: Hanoi authorities have reiterated the city’s commitment to raising public awareness on gender equality, promoting appropriate marriage and childbirth ages, and enhancing access to reproductive health services at the grassroots level. The municipal Department of Health held a ceremony on July 8 to mark World Population Day (July 11). Themed ‘Reproductive Autonomy in a … Read more
Tokyo: A business dialogue was held in Tokyo on July 8 to enhance Japanese firms’ understanding of Vietnam’s investment environment through direct engagement with Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu. The event, initiated by the NPO Vietnam Konwakai Association, attracted a number of Japanese companies interested in cooperation and investment prospects in Vietnam. According … Read more
Geneva: The United Nations Human Rights Committee (HRC) gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 7-8 to review Vietnam’s fourth periodic report on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Thanh Tinh and composed of representatives from relevant ministries and agencies, … Read more
Hanoi: The Vietnam Economic Growth Forum 2025 (VEGF) provided a platform for government agencies, the business community, and experts to contribute ideas to help the country realize its target of rapid and sustainable growth, said Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Policies and Strategies Tran Luu Quang. The event … Read more
Kuala lumpur: Promoting and ensuring human rights involve multiple sectors and pillars, requiring a comprehensive approach and enhanced coordination between the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and specialised agencies to optimise resources for human rights cooperation, a Vietnamese official has said. Speaking at the dialogue with the AICHR on July 8, as part … Read more