Human rights

The province is urgently rebuilding houses that collapsed or were completely destroyed, with assistance of 120 million VND per house.

Based on assigned tasks and functions, ministries, agencies and local authorities are required to develop their own implementation plans for the Decision, which should be sent to the Ministry of Justice by March 1, 2026, for coordination and monitoring.

Just one day after the Prime Minister issued a direction on implementing the Quang Trung Campaign, Military Region 5 had deployed 80 construction teams, each comprising 12-15 officers and soldiers, assigned to 80 locations to build 213 houses damaged in Gia Lai, Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa.

A report from the Central Steering Committee for National Target Programmes for the 2021–2025 period showed that poverty reduction in ethnic minority-inhabited areas averaged 3.2% per year. Per capita income among ethnic minorities is estimated to reach 45.9 million VND (1,760 USD) in 2025, a 3.3-fold increase from the 2020 level, well surpassing the goal of more than doubling.

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam in Geneva, highlighted the event as a window into a nation defined by cultural diversity, social distinctiveness, robust growth momentum and a steadfast pursuit of putting people at the centre.

The PM also ordered the vigorous and effective implementation of the “Quang Trung Campaign”, with the goal of completing repairs to severely damaged houses by December 31 this year, and rebuilding or resettling all households whose homes were destroyed or swept away no later than January 31, 2026.

Japan pledged a 1.5 million USD emergency non-refundable assistance package to help address the aftermath of the disasters.

The central province of Dak Lak is mobilising all resources to swiftly rebuild and repair houses damaged by Storm Kalmaegi (Storm No. 13) and the historic floods in November, under the “Quang Trung Campaign” directed by the Prime Minister.

A vibrant showcase of local flavours came to life on December 11 as Cao Bang hosted its culinary creativity contest 2025, featuring 10 teams from communes, wards, and leading restaurants across the northern mountainous province.

The Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 has helped promote the image of a joyful and dynamic Vietnam, according to a recent press briefing on human rights and external information activities for December 2025, held by the Department of Grassroots Information and External Information.

Accordingly, the legislature agreed to expand healthcare benefits and reduce medical costs for the people. It approved a roadmap toward providing free basic hospital services within the coverage of health insurance, in line with the country’s socio-economic conditions, the financial capacity of the health insurance fund, and future premium adjustments.

Alongside the medical staff providing direct care and treatment for HIV/AIDS patients, journalists also play a crucial role in shaping public awareness and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS, said Deputy Minister of Health Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lien Huong.

Less than two weeks after historic floods swept through central Vietnam, hundreds of new homes have already risen from the rubble.
The Quang Trung Campaign, launched on December 1, 2025 under Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s directive, aims to ensure that flood-hit families have safe housing before the Lunar New Year.

Ramla Khalidi, UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam, affirmed UNDP's strong support for Vietnam’s programmes, goals, and plans designed to facilitate women’s involvement in sustainable and green economic development, the production of environmentally friendly goods, and digital governance.

Developing science, technology, innovation and digital transformation must be regarded as the key to removing bottlenecks in agriculture and rural development, and as a breakthrough driver for increasing added value and improving the quality of agricultural products, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.

A conference reviewing 10 years of implementing the Directive of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat on strengthening the Party's leadership in dealing with the consequences of toxic chemicals used by the US during the war in Vietnam was held in Hanoi on December 10 by the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin (VAVA).

In Vietnam, this year’s World Human Rights Day (December 10) theme "Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials" is translated into inclusive development policies aimed at ensuring security, well-being, and opportunities for the 100 million people.

The PM reiterated the requirement to fully complete house repairs by December 31, 2025 and rebuild or resettle all households whose houses collapsed or were swept away before January 31, 2026.

Immediately after receiving the information about the quake off the coast of Aomori prefecture, the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan activated emergency response measures. It took urgent actions under its citizen protection plan, promptly contacting local authorities, relevant agencies, Vietnamese community associations and key liaison points.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 9 called for rapid construction and repair of homes affected by recent storms and floods, stressing that any delays must be addressed.