The 2013 Constitution of Vietnam has clearly stated in its Article 43: “Everyone has the right to live in a clean environment and has the obligation to protect the environment”. Against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, this principle must be strictly adhered to so as to ensure the human rights related to the living environment, especially with the use of green energy, clean energy and renewable energy for sustainable national development.

The 2019 Labor Code, effective as of January 1, 2021, lays a foundation for development and implementation of the country’s industrial relations system, which is more consistent with the principles of the market economy and serves the country’s integration and strong development. The Code touches upon key principles for freedom of association and independent workers’ representative organizations, but there is an increasing concern that would not suffice, especially, in the context of Vietnam. This article examines key challenges to freedom of association in the country and explore future perspectives of the right to association.

Vietnam contributed opinions at the 49th regular UN Human Rights Council (HRC) session that took place from February 28 to April 1.

Vietnam's achievements in improving living conditions of people and ensuring human rights have been acknowledged and lauded by the international community.

A Vietnamese delegation led by Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy has been active in discussions on social development, the advancement of women, children’s rights, drug control and crime prevention during a meeting of the UN Third Committee which is underway in New York.

Nguyen Ngoc Kien, LL.M Hue University The international law clearly defines the right to a fair trial as an essential condition for human rights protection in a civilized society. Article 14 of the 1996 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and Article 10 of the 1948 Declaration of Human Rights both stipulate that everyone shall be entitled to a fair and public hearing by a competent, independent and impartial tribunal established by law.

Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, at the 22nd meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, highlighted Vietnam laws and policies on protection of human rights, and its achievements in economic growth and poverty reduction.