VOV.VN - Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of Vietnam's Permanent Mission to the UN, hosted a meeting with John McAuliff, a US close friend of Vietnam, in New York, during which the Vietnamese diplomat thanked McAuliff for his efforts in Vietnamese citizen diplomacy over the past half a century.

VOV.VN - The nation strongly supports upgrading the UN into a stronger and more effective organisation that is capable of fulfilling its vital role in responding to the interests and concerns of member states and the wider international community.

The Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) in coordination with the United States Agency for International Development recently launched the “Plastic and Health Action Partnership” (PHA) for the purpose of reducing impact of plastic wastes on public health.

The Management and Sustainable Development Institute (MSD), Saigon Children’s Charity (saigonchildren) and Capacity Building and Support Center for Women and Children (CSWC) - have joined hands to launch the “You are not alone” campaign to support children orphaned by COVID-19.

VOV.VN - The World Bank and the Institute for Social Development Studies have signed an agreement for a US$2.75 million grant provided by the Japan Social Development Fund for the “Strengthening preparedness and response to COVID-19 at the grassroots level in Vietnam” Project.

More than 1,000 employees of foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Hanoi, including over 100 foreigners, received COVID-19 vaccine shots on July 13.

Foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) provided aid worth more than US$220.7 million for Vietnam in 2020, including over US$6.5 million for COVID-19 response, heard a national teleconference on March 17.

Vietnam is ahead of the global average when it comes to adopting healthier and more sustainable lifestyle choices, according to a new public opinion report conducted by GlobeScan and supported by Visa.

VOV.VN - The nation reiterated its commitments to participate in the joint efforts of the international community in the global fight against terrorism during a virtual open debate of the UN Security Council (UNSC) held on January 12.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations has called on foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to fund sustainable development projects which remain in need of assistance in the city and in Vietnam as well.