Viet Nam

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc of Viet Nam addresses the general debate of the UN General Assembly’s 76th session.
UN Photo/Cia Pak

Pandemic ‘warning bell’ exposed inequalities, governance gaps, says Viet Nam President

22 September 2021
UN Affairs

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten lives and livelihoods globally, the President of Viet Nam told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that his nation is “vigorously” combating the virus, protecting its people, sustaining economic growth and leaving no one behind.

Halong Bay in Viet Nam..
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FROM THE FIELD: The pollution challenge facing the ‘Dragon’s Jewels’ of Viet Nam

15 August 2021
Climate and Environment

A community-led project to manage some 28,000 tonnes of plastic waste and prevent 5,000 tonnes from ending up in the ocean is being supported by the UN in one of the most popular tourist attractions in Viet Nam.