Head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy has highlighted the country’s contributions to the global organization over the past four decades, ahead a visit by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to New York for the high-level General Debate of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 73). Since Vietnam became an official member of the UN in September 1977, the country has made best endeavours to contribute to UN activities in all the three pillars of peace-security, development and human rights. In peace-security, Vietnam has been consistent in promoting basic principles of international law and the UN Charter in settling international disputes by peaceful means based on respect for independence, sovereignty and non-intervention of any state without use of force or threat to use force, Quy told … [Read more...] about Ambassador highlights Vietnam’s contributions to UN
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Ambassador highlights VN’s contributions to UN
Head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy has highlighted the country’s contributions to the global organization over the past four decades, ahead a visit by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to New York for the high-level General Debate of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 73). Since Vietnam became an official member of the UN in September 1977, the country has made best endeavours to contribute to UN activities in all the three pillars of peace-security, development and human rights. In peace-security, Vietnam has been consistent in promoting basic principles of international law and the UN Charter in settling international disputes by peaceful means based on respect for independence, sovereignty and non-intervention of any state without use of force or threat to use force, Quy told … [Read more...] about Ambassador highlights VN’s contributions to UN
Solar rooftop a major driver of green growth
Rooftop solar power installations, be they on private homes or industrial buildings, are on the rise in Vietnam “Solar power in Vietnam has become hotter than ever,” said Nguyen Quang Minh, deputy chairman of the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (ERAV). Minh said ERAV has taken steps to shape a policy for both small roof-top solar power installations with a net-metering mechanism in households and for large roof-top installations at industrial zones. The boom started when the Vietnamese government’s Decree No.11/2017/QD-TTg on mechanisms for encouraging the development of solar power in Vietnam was released a year ago. Heating up the market The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) recently released impressive figures indicating that the total output of solar power projects approved to be added to the Power Development Plan VII is quite large. The ministry approved more than 70 new projects to be put into operation before June 2019, with the total … [Read more...] about Solar rooftop a major driver of green growth
Green One UN House in Viet Nam awarded by the World Green Building…
Receiving the award on behalf of the United Nations, Mr. Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Viet Nam said, “The sustainability of our societies around the world has always been and remains the central mission of the United Nations. This has been very clear from our founding over 70 years ago. It is stated in the UN charter and most recently in the Agenda 2030 which embodies the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. By presenting the UN in Viet Nam with this award today, you recognize the unique role that the United Nations can and must also play in championing the leadership in Green Building design around the world.”Source: cand.com.vnOne of the Jurors of this Award, Joelle Chen, Regional Head of WorldGBC’s Asia Pacific Network said, “Our Green Building Councils in the Asia Pacific Regional Network work with some of the most pioneering companies and innovators on green building. The Green One UN House serves as a … [Read more...] about Green One UN House in Viet Nam awarded by the World Green Building…
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Vietnam-India ties enjoy substantive development: Ambassador Vietnamese Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh The comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and India is enjoying dynamic and substantive development, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh. The ambassador granted an interview to the media on the Vietnam-India ties on the occasion of the 30th Diplomatic Conference to be held from August 12-17 in Hanoi. Ambassador Thanh said there are four outstanding points in the two countries’ relationship during the past two years. First of all, the bilateral political relationship and mutual trust have been strengthened thanks to the constant exchange of high-level visits. During the visits, the two countries have signed 17 more agreements on cooperation across the fields. Second, defence-security cooperation has reached the highest level ever, with its scope covering all military forces and the content expanded beyond … [Read more...] about Government News In Brief
Vietnam active at United Nations’ forums
Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Nations Dang Dinh Quy (L) and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Nations Dang Dinh Quy has written about Vietnam’s contributions to the United Nations’ forums on the occasion of the 30th Diplomatic Conference scheduled to be held in Hanoi from August 12-17. The Ambassador stressed that in implementing the Resolution of the 12th Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the country has been actively participating in the UN’s cooperation and activities across the fields, winning the approval of international friends. As a result, the country has been elected to many UN agencies with high votes, such as the Security Council (2008-2009 tenure), the Economic and Social Council (1998-2000 and 2016-2018 tenures), the Human Rights Council (2014-2016 tenure), the UNESCO Executive Board (2015-2019 tenure) and the International Law Commission (2017-2021 … [Read more...] about Vietnam active at United Nations’ forums
Vietnam, UN to build stormproof housing for at-risk coastal communities
Thousands of families along Vietnam's typhoon-battered coast will soon be protected by stormproof housing which will help pull them out of poverty, government and United Nations officials have said. Vietnam is one of 10 countries most affected by climate change, according to the latest annual Climate Risk Index published by the research organization Germanwatch. Coastal residents are particularly vulnerable as storms increase in frequency and intensity. They are often trapped in poverty due to the amount of money they are forced to spend on rebuilding or repairing their homes, businesses and possessions. "There is a really strong link between poverty and being able to accumulate assets, and housing is one of the major assets," said Jenty Kirsch-Wood, a senior technical advisor at the U.N. Development Program (UNDP). "If we can get some of these highly vulnerable people into safe houses, it not only protects their lives, but also their assets and small businesses," Kirsch-Wood … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UN to build stormproof housing for at-risk coastal communities
Project to improve resilience towards climate change in coastal areas Most Recent News
NDO/VNA – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) held a workshop in Hanoi on November 24 to launch a project on improving the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities towards climate change related impacts in Vietnam. The project worth more than US$29 million is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) through the UNDP and will be implemented during 2017-2022. It aims at raising resilience against the bad consequences of climate change in Vietnam through building safe homes, increasing the coverage of mangrove forests, and providing trustworthy information concerning climate risks. Accordingly, the project will help build 4,000 houses designed to resist flood and regenerate 4,000 ha of mangrove forests, and update information about losses of disasters and climate. The project is expected to benefit 28 coastal localities, with the focus on northern Nam Dinh province, central Quang Binh, Thua Thien-Hue, Quang … [Read more...] about Project to improve resilience towards climate change in coastal areas Most Recent News
Social News 15/12
Vietnam zeroes in on hunger eliminationPoverty alleviation and hunger eradication has been a consistent priority for Vietnam and the country is committed to achieving these goals in cooperation with the international community, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung said in Hanoi on December 13.Dung was speaking at the first meeting of the National Steering Committee for the ten year (2016-2025) Zero Hunger Action Programme.The programme was established by the Prime Minister in 2014 in response to the “Zero Hunger Challenge” of the United Nations, a major initiative to eradicate hunger worldwide.Vietnam’s action programme targets ensuring enough food and nutrition for all citizens towards improved physical and intellectual health; and towards fulfilling sustainable development goals (SDGs) of food security and sustainable agricultural development.There are five specifics targets under the action programme, including ensuring food and nutrition for people all year … [Read more...] about Social News 15/12
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New aid package targets flood-hit poor, near-poor familiesThe aid package of nearly 1 million USD committed by the Government of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in early November will be used to assist poor and near-poor Vietnamese families affected by typhoon Damrey to rebuild their houses. The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the RoK Embassy in Vietnam and the General Department of Disaster Prevention and Control under the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development signed an agreement on the implementation of the aid package in Hanoi on December 12. With the donation, which is channeled via the UNDP, the flood-hit families will be supported in terms of knowledge and necessary resources to repair their houses, making them resistant to upcoming storms and floods. UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Kamal Malhotra said ensuring residents’ access to safe housing is the core of the rehabilitation work.Tran Quang Hoai, permanent member of the Central … [Read more...] about Social News 12/12