WASHINGTON, September 14, 2026 — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved three new projects to support Viet Nam in strengthening the trade corridors that carry the country’s agricultural …
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Economy & Development
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Global Affairs
From Viet Nam’s initiative to a shared global commitment: a decade to strengthen the place of culture in sustainable development
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe decision of the United Nations General Assembly to proclaim 2027–2036 as the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development marks an important milestone in advancing the recognition of culture as an …
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Health
UNESCO shares international experience to advance school health and nutrition in Viet Nam
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAt a national workshop in Ha Noi on 11 August 2026, UNESCO shared international evidence and policy experience on school health and nutrition as Viet Nam begins implementing its School …
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Global Affairs
UNESCO launches disaster early warning and support school safety project in Viet Nam
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauUNESCO Office in Viet Nam, in coordination with Nghe An People’s Committee, convened the inception workshop for the project “Strengthening capacity of Viet Nam for early warnings, disaster risk reduction and …
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Planet & Sustainability
Young people lead ocean conservation action across Thailand, Viet Nam and Indonesia through UNESCO initiative
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauBANGKOK, 8 June 2026 – More than 23,000 students across Thailand, Indonesia and Viet Nam have participated in hands-on ocean learning and conservation activities through UNESCO Sustaining Our Oceans: Building Healthy Relationships …
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Economy & Development
Viet Nam’s Economy Remains Resilient, But Sustained Reforms Are Key to Navigating Heightened Uncertainty: WB
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauHa Noi, May 15, 2026—Viet Nam’s economy has demonstrated notable resilience in an uncertain global environment. While headwinds are expected to temper the pace of expansion, the World Bank’s latest …
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Economy & Development
From Data to Opportunity: Putting Human Capital in People’s Hands
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAcross low- and middle-income countries, deficits in nutrition, education, and employment are eroding human potential, costing them more than half their future lifetime earnings. Half of women remain outside the workforce. …
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Education & Innovation
UNESCO launches next phase of We Are ABLE to expand inclusive STEAM education in Viet Nam
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOn 24 March, UNESCO, the Ministry of Education and Training, Hanoi National University of Education and CJ Group launched a new phase of We Are ABLE project, building on results …