Vietnam has fulfilled its duties as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023–2025 term, demonstrating its capability, prestige, and strong sense of responsibility.

There is an urgent need for Vietnam to enhance response measures and protect the dyke system, given prolonged heavy rain and flooding in the northern and north-central regions caused by three consecutive storms in just 13 days from September 22 to October 3.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Hanoi’s Trung Gia and Da Phuc communes on the night of October 9 to oversee flood response and recovery efforts after learning that many areas were heavily inundated as river levels rose.

VOV.VN - Half a century after the Vietnam War, the lingering effects of Agent Orange/dioxin still devastate lives and the environment. Vietnam has received strong support from the international community, including Belgium, a responsible and sincere partner in its recovery efforts.

Vietnam has made significant progress in disaster prevention and control, from improving the legal framework and strengthening forecasting and early warning capacity, to promoting the application of science and technology, enhancing international cooperation, and mobilising community participation.

VOV.VN - The Prime Minister has requested an early, decisive, and vigilant response, with no room for complacency, and full preparation for the worst-case scenario in order to safeguard the lives and property of the people ahead of super typhoon Ragasa.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested swift and effective response to non-traditional security threats, while addressing a conference in Hanoi on September 18.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s attendance in the 46th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter‑Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) demonstrates Vietnam’s proactive, responsible participation in AIPA alongside other member parliaments, and the country’s commitment to broadening its parliamentary relations with nations beyond the region.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong’s participation in the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War has reaffirmed Vietnam’s responsible voice for global peace, security, and development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged central coastal provinces and cities to closely track Typhoon Nongfa, forecast to make landfall on August 30 evening, in order to proactively carry out response measures.