VOV.VN - A diplomat voiced Vietnam’s strong condemnation of all acts of violence against children and called for an immediate end to violations of children’s rights in armed conflict, during a United Nations Security Council debate on June 25.

VOV.VN - Despite facing global headwinds, Ho Chi Minh City, the country’s largest economic-financial centre that was hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021-2022, secured high growth in 2023, creating an essential prerequisite for the city to move ahead in 2024 and beyond.

Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang underscored the critical importance of protecting civilians in armed conflicts while addressing an annual open debate on the issue held by the UN Security Council (UNSC) on May 25.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese exports to Russia and Ukraine plunged dramatically in the first quarter of this year due to the adverse impact of the ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

VOV.VN - Canada’s Foreign Minister Melanie Joly is travelling to Indonesia and Vietnam from April 9 to 14 to expand partnerships and reiterate the country’s commitment to engaging with regional countries as part of its forthcoming Indo-Pacific Strategy.

VOV.VN - The World Bank (WB), in its East Asia and Pacific Economic Update on April 5, has lowered Vietnam’s GDP growth rate for this year to 5.3% from its 5.5% projection in January.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s import-export value rose 14.37% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, fetching US$176.35 billion, reported the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

VOV.VN - Vietnam supports and stays ready to engage in humanitarian efforts for Ukraine, said a Vietnamese diplomat to the United Nations.

VOV.VN - Vietnam expects Russia and Ukraine will exercise restraint, reduce tensions and continue to make dialogue efforts to find a lasting solution to the armed conflict in line with international law and taking into account the legitimate interests of the parties.

VOV.VN - VinaCapital, one of Vietnam’s most experienced asset management companies, has forecast that the country’s GDP growth rate this year is likely to expand by 6.5%, or 1% lower than its previous forecast.