Tag: rights
Supreme People’s Court receives first-class Independence Order
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan presented a first-class Independence Order to the Supreme People’s Court during its fourth patriotic emulation congress held in Hanoi on October 28.
Vietnam ensures right to freedom of movement during COVID-19
VOV.VN - Despite difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vietnamese Party and State have done their best to ensure the right to freedom of travel for Vietnamese and foreign citizens in line with Vietnamese and international law.
Vietnam secures multilateral diplomacy status after 43-year UN membership
VOV.VN - Over the course of the past 43 years the nation has developed from being known only for wars and poverty to taking an active lead in UN activities, becoming an increasingly important voice at global forums.
Right adjustment could help Vietnam back as high-performing economy: McKinsey
COVID-19 has interrupted the country’s journey to become a high-performing economy, but the right structural adjustments could help get it back on track, according to McKinsey & Company, a leading US consultant firm.
Three European powers reject China’s South China Sea claims
VOV.VN - France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have come together to issue a joint note verbale to the United Nations in order to challenge China’s claims in the South China Sea, known locally as the East Sea.
ASEAN, UN vow to advance comprehensive partnership
Representatives of ASEAN member countries and UN officials reviewed the implementation of projects and cooperation activities within the ASEAN-UN Plan of Action for 2016-2020, during their annual meeting on September 15.
Vietnam attends UN Human Rights Council’s 45th regular session
A Vietnamese delegation, led by Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai - Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva, Switzerland, is attending the UN Human Rights Council’s 45th Regular Session (HRC45).
ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights urged to better performance
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh chaired the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Interface with ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Representatives that was held online on September 10.
Independence Declaration promotes human rights
VOV.VN - The 1945 Declaration of Independence of Vietnam serves as a permanent legal document that promotes both fundamental human rights and a number of great values from the era.
Banks to sell collateral assets amid fears of rising bad debts
A number of banks have announced plans to auction off their collateral assets in an attempt to speed up bad debt recovery.