Vietnam attends 32nd conference of Red Cross and Red Crescent
Vietnam is attending the ongoing 32nd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva, which opened in Geneva on December 8 to discuss humanitarian issues.
Delegates at the 31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in 2011 in Geneva. (Source: intercrossblog.icrc.org)
Geneva (VNA)🥃 – Vietnam is attending the ongoing 32nd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva, which opened in Geneva on December 8 to discuss humanitarian issues.
The country is among more than 190 state parties to the 1949 Geneva Convention, and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
In his opening address, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Peter Maurer said the world has entered an era in which “armed conflicts are greater in complexity and numbers of actors, longer in duration, wider in their regional impacts, broader in tactics and weapons used and, above all, more atrocious in the human suffering they cause”.
Maurer called on all state members to scale up their response and make it more relevant to existing needs.
He also proposed stronger cooperation and coordination within the Movement, which must be tailored to the realities of each context and each component’s mandate.
Earlier, the General Assembly of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has adopted a new 1-billion-Swiss franc Plan and Budget for the expansion of its support to vulnerable communities around the world.
According to IFRC Secretary-General Elhadj As Sy, the budget reflects the increasing scale and complexity of humanitarian needs.
The global strengths of the Red Cross and Red Crescent were built up by its communities at the local level. The organisation has 17 million volunteers and has established its presence in more than 165,000 local branches from the largest cities to the most remote villages in 190 countries.
The Vietnam Red Cross Society joined the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in November 4, 1957 during the IFRC General Assembly in New Delhi, India.
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement includes the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).-VNA
The Spanish Red Cross (SRC) pledges the highest level assistance to its Vietnamese counterpart’s activities including disaster prevention and response, said Chief Representative of the Hanoi-based SRC office Ignacio Garcia.
Vietnamese citizens over the age of eighteen are invited to join a contest online about the emblem and fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies through September 2.
Community-based disaster risk management was the focus of a workshop in the framework of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, which opened in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh.
President Truong Tan Sang sent a letter to the Vietnam Red Cross (VRC)’s congress on September 29 in Hanoi, hailing the outcomes of the organisation’s patriotic emulation movements.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
Delegates at the 31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in 2011 in Geneva. (Source: intercrossblog.icrc.org)
