Economic, social and cultural rights
Religious freedom
White book on religion, religious policies in Việt Nam released
A comprehensive white book exploring religion and religious policies in Việt Nam was unveiled at a monthly conference hosted by the Authority of Foreign Information Service, a division of the Ministry of Information and Communication dedicated to providing foreign-related information in Hà Nội on Thursday ...
Measures needed to consolidate management of religious activities on cyberspace
Religious activities on social networks have become increasingly diverse amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution. However, apart from proper practices, some individuals and organisations have taken advantage of the internet to carry out illegal activities, which requires state agencies to take countermeasures.About 95 percent of Vietnam’s ...
Religious life: Vietnam promotes development in ethnic minority-inhabited areas
The Vietnamese Party and the State are implementing a strategic policy on making strong investment in mountainous and border areas and improving livelihoods of people, especially their legitimate need for religious practice.The Central Highlands, encompassing five provinces of Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak ...
Religious freedom in Vietnam requires objective insight and verified information
The US Department of State has recently released the 2019 International Religious Freedom Report, which discussed Vietnam’s achievements and progress in ensuring and promoting religious values and various beliefs. However, the report contained plenty of biased, inaccurate, and unverified information regarding the current religious situation ...
Vietnam respects right to freedom of religion and belief: FM spokesperson
The State of Vietnam has been consistent in its policy of respecting and guaranteeing the right to freedom of all citizens to follow or not to follow any religion and belief, the spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang affirmed at the ministry’s ...
16th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebration on way
Heads of State, Buddhist leaders and scholars, and Buddhists from some 100 countries and territories around the world will count among the 1,650 attendees at the 16th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebration, to take place from May 12 to 14 at Tam Chuc Pagoda ...
Jessica Nguyen
Persons in custody allowed to use scriptures, express religious belief
People in temporary custody or detention are now allowed to read scriptures and express their religious beliefs, according to a decree recently issued by the Government.Keep reading ...
Chi Kien
