31/12/2023 08:20 AM

The International Social Security Association (ISSA) and ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will mark a significant milestone in the joint pursuit of inclusive, adequate, and sustainable social protection systems in the ASEAN region. The MoU signing ceremony took place on 20 November 2023 during the 40th ASSA Board Meeting and Seminar, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

30/12/2023 06:50 PM

Social protection plays a key role in achieving sustainable development, promoting social justice and realizing the human right to social security for all. Thus, social protection policies are vital elements of national development strategies to reduce poverty and vulnerability across the life cycle and support inclusive and sustainable growth by raising household incomes, fostering productivity and human development, boosting domestic demand, facilitating structural transformation of the economy and promoting decent work.

29/12/2023 03:50 PM

According to UNICEF, nearly two thirds of children around the world are not protected from lifelong consequences of poverty. Governments play a critical role in safeguarding every child from poverty. By strengthening the linkage between cash benefits and other social services, systematizing data collection, and routinely monitoring progress, Governments can help ensure all children – especially those hardest to reach – are protected.

28/12/2023 06:05 PM

The project is expected to open the door to trade and economic connection in the northeast region, serving the goal of promoting socio-economic development in related provinces, contributing to ensuring national defense and security. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Monday attended the ground-breaking ceremony of the Dong Dang-Tra Linh expressway with total investment capital of VND14,331 billion.

28/12/2023 05:45 PM

Currently, over 50% of ministries, branches and localities have developed and started implementing programs, projects and plans on digital transformation. Many Vietnamese technology enterprises have mastered core technologies and developed technology platforms for digital transformation. There have been about 40 "Make in Vietnam" platforms launched. The application of digital technology and digital transformation for businesses is also promoted. The Ministry of Information and Communications has launched a Portal to support small and medium-sized enterprises in digital transformation, and has so far supported hundreds of businesses in using digital platforms to transform digitally. Vietnam Social Security (VSS) is a government agency that pioneers in implementing and integrating Remote Signing solutions into its Data Receiving Portal of the Health Insurance Assessment Information System and the Public Service Portal.

27/12/2023 05:45 PM

Social security is premised on people enjoying their rights at all stages of life, irrespective of their circumstances. It encompasses a web of government programs that provide support in various situations that may affect a person’s ability to earn an adequate income, such as sickness, disability, old age, unemployment, and childrearing.

27/12/2023 10:50 AM

Vietnam's labour force (aged 15 and above) in 2023 counts for 52.4 million people.

25/12/2023 09:30 AM

Since 2000, the number of internal migrants has grown along with the economic development and the shift in economic structure, from agriculture to industries and services.