Finalising social security policies towards rapid and sustainable development

The policies of social insurance, unemployment insurance and health insurance are the main pillars of the social security system, contributing to social progress and justice, stabilising people's lives and bringing the country towards sustainable development, said Vietnam Social Security (VSS) General Director Nguyen The Manh.

Extending social security coverage to all workers in Africa

Africa is the region with the lowest social security coverage rates. Efforts are underway to extend coverage to all workers covered neither by contributory nor by non-contributory social protection. Innovations by social security institutions prove to be instrumental in reaching out to these workers and to meet their priorities and needs.

Pandemic-hit labourers, businesses get timely support

Vietnamese ministries, sectors and localities have proactively carried out 12 policies in support of employees and employers who are facing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).