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The UN Human Rights Council's UPR mechanism was established in 2008 and is one of the outstanding successes, built on the principles of transparency, fairness, non-discrimination, promoting dialogue and cooperation between countries. With a consistent policy on the protection and promotion of human rights, Vietnam attaches special importance to and always fully and seriously implement its obligations and commitments in line with UPR mechanism, including the implementation of approved UPR recommendations. During cycle three, Vietnam received 291 recommendations from 122 countries and accepted 241 of them. On December 31, 2019, the Vietnamese Prime Minister approved the Master Plan to implement UPR recommendations cycle three, which Vietnam approved in Decision No. 1974/QD-TTg.  … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes and protects human rights in Covid-19 epidemic

Defense Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich To conclude the discussion on the draft documents, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Defense Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich, presiding over the discussion session, highly appreciated the opinions and ideas of the delegates, saying that the delegates were all responsible when giving their constructive ideas to the draft documents of the 11th Military Party Congress. He hailed analyses of changing and unpredictable developments in the region and world that may affect the military’s effort to safeguard national interests, independence, security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The Defense Minister stressed that the regional and global situation poses both opportunities and challenges to the mission of protecting the Fatherland.  … [Read more...] about 11th Military Party Congress draws roadmap to modernize Vietnam People’s Army

Xuyen only moved to HCMC two months ago. His main work involves leveling crushed stones, watering and pouring concrete. He often chooses to work the night shift because the salary is higher than the day shift, at about VND500,000 ($21.64) per night. … [Read more...] about Upgrade work speeds up on HCMC flood-prone street

Mai Ba Hung, deputy director of the HCMC Department of Culture and Sports, said this marathon has been one of the city’s major events to celebrate the New Year. In the Covid-19 context, it also aims to encourage citizens to engage in physical activity more regularly to improve their health.  … [Read more...] about Eighth HCMC Marathon to attract thousands of runners