Vietnam has called for greater effectiveness of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in protecting and promoting human rights amid growing global challenges, including conflicts, humanitarian crises, climate change and emerging technologies.

The Working Group III – Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) convened its 10th intersessional meeting in the northern province of Ninh Binh on September 7.

The UN General Assembly on September 4 proclaimed 2027–2036 the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development.

The UN has adopted Vietnam’s proposal for an International Decade for Culture for Sustainable Development from 2027 to 2036, backed by more than 100 co-sponsors.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said “Vietnam is always in my heart,” recalling his youth when he took part in protests against the Vietnam War.

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has identified five potential technology areas for further analysis in Vietnam as the country seeks to strengthen its strategic technology capabilities.

Vietnam’s cooperation with IAEA has underscored the vital role of nuclear science and technology in addressing practical development challenges.

Vietnam and the UN Development Programme convened an international workshop to strengthen data collection for the country's sixth national report under the UN Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

The election of Vietnam’s first judge to ITLOS is being viewed as a recognition of the country’s growing contribution to international law and multilateral cooperation.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Vice President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, has been elected as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026–2035 term.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has established a comprehensive legal framework governing maritime activities, ensuring a balance of interests among nations.

Vietnam has reaffirmed its support for dialogue, mediation and political solutions as the only viable path toward lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.

Entering a new development phase, Vietnam regards science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and international integration as key drivers of rapid and sustainable growth.

Vietnam has introduced new regulations governing overseas humanitarian and disaster relief operations, with the Standing Secretariat given authority over key deployment decisions.

VN has called for broader international participation in the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention), highlighting the need for stronger global cooperation to address increasingly sophisticated cross-border cyber threats.

Vietnam’s leadership of the 11th Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference in New York from April 27 to May 22 earned widespread praise for its steady stewardship, inclusive approach, and bridge-building efforts.

Vietnam is preparing to deploy seven new unit types for the United Nations peacekeeping mission, signalling the country’s deepening commitment to global security operations, a defence ministry official said.

Vietnam highly values the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)’s support in strengthening national capacity in crime prevention, criminal justice, drug control and tackling emerging challenges, especially cybercrime.

Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has expressed deep sympathy over the challenges Cuba is facing.