UN chief urges nations to end 'war on nature'
World 11:00 16/10/2026UN chief Antonio Guterres said Thursday that the "war on nature has not yet ended" as he launched a report showing the world was falling short of its biodiversity committments.
Vietnam’s needs, US strengths: Points of convergence for cooperation
Vietnam News 21:50 20/09/2026Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung said Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s upcoming visit to the United States would provide further momentum for the bilateral relationship to develop in a substantive, effective, and sustainable manner.
A two-way partnership: How Vietnam is shaping global solutions at the United Nations
In-Depth 18:38 18/09/2026As the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly convenes in New York under the theme "Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All", global multilateralism stands at a critical crossroads. Against the backdrop of compounding geopolitical friction, climate vulnerability, and economic headwinds, Viet Nam’s high-level engagement marks a pivotal moment in its relationship with the global body.
Top Vietnamese leader to deliver important speech at UNGA
Vietnam News 22:17 17/09/2026At the high-level general debate of the UNGA, General Secretary and President To Lam will deliver an important address and engage in meetings with leaders of countries, partners and international organizations. He is also scheduled to meet with US administration and congressional leaders as part of the trip.
UN adopts Vietnam’s proposal on cultural initiative
Vietnam News 14:17 05/09/2026The United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution designating 2027-36 as the 'International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development,' an initiative proposed and championed by Vietnam.
Chile landfill tops global list of methane emitters in UN report
World 15:11 05/05/2026One of the world's largest sources of climate-warming methane gas is a landfill protruding from hills on the outskirts of Chile's capital of Santiago, a recent study, opens new tab by the UN environment agency shows.
UN warns 200,000 more Afghan children face acute malnutrition in 2026
World 12:31 04/03/2026Hundreds of thousands more children face acute malnutrition in Afghanistan this year amid a hunger crisis exacerbated by foreign aid cuts and violence on the border with Pakistan, a U.N. official said on Tuesday.
US pledges $2 billion in new UN model for delivery of humanitarian assistance
World 10:20 30/12/2025The United States on Monday pledged $2 billion in assistance to tens of millions of people facing hunger and disease in more than a dozen countries next year, part of what it said was a new mechanism for the delivery of life-saving assistance following major foreign aid cuts by the Trump administration.
UN slams world's 'apathy' in launching aid appeal for 2026
World 16:40 08/12/2025The United Nations on Monday hit out at global "apathy" over widespread suffering as it launched its 2026 appeal for humanitarian assistance, which is limited in scope as aid operations confront major funding cuts.
Global financial system must adapt to better serve economy, UN trade agency says
World 17:04 03/12/2025The financial system risks undermining global trade if it fails to adapt to the economy's needs, with developing countries likely to suffer the most, the UN Trade and Development Agency said on Tuesday.
Experts work on UN climate report amid US pushback
World 16:11 02/12/2025Some 600 experts began to work Monday on the next major UN climate report, as the international consensus on global warming is challenged by US President Donald Trump, who deems the science a "hoax".
UN chief urges Vietnam to further elevate its global voice
Vietnam News 17:08 25/10/2025Vietnam’s State President Luong Cuong held talks with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday afternoon in Hanoi, reaffirming Vietnam’s long-standing partnership and growing role within the UN.
