06/03/2019 08:43 AM
Voluntary insurance network sets goal of additional 200,000 enrollees in 2019
The implementation of social insurance policies have achieved positive results in recent times. However, there are still some shortcomings that require further reform to ensure all employees are involved in the social insurance system. According to statistics, Vietnam currently has 271,000 out of 34 million workers participating in voluntary social insurance.
05/03/2019 04:59 PM
MoLISA proposes to increase pension, social insurance allowances for 8 groups
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) is drafting a decree to adjust pension, social insurance and monthly allowances. Accordingly, from July 1, 2019, the pensions, social insurance and monthly allowances of eight target groups will increase by 7.19 percent.
04/03/2019 02:24 PM
Policies come into effect in March
The new policies include conditions for establishment of foreign-invested vocational training institutions in Viet Nam.
27/02/2019 09:54 AM
VN grants e-visa to citizens of 80 countries
Viet Nam has granted e-visa to citizens from 80 countries, according to the Government's current regulations.
26/02/2019 03:57 PM
Achieving universal social protection by 2030
With the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the Member States of the United Nations have agreed to work towards universal social protection by 2030. The ISSA has committed to the Global Partnership for Universal Social Protection, and will contribute to this objective by working with its member institutions and international partners.
26/02/2019 03:51 PM
International Labour Standards: Countries urged to ratify labour conventions
Since its founding in 1919, ILO international labour standards have improved the working lives of millions of people. From eliminating forced and child labour to ensuring the rights of seafarers and promoting gender equality, the 189 Conventions and 205 Recommendations adopted by member States during the last 100 years have formed the bedrock of the ILO and its mandate.
26/02/2019 03:48 PM
Export turnover sets new record in February
Total trade turnover was estimated at US$ 43 billion in February, the highest level in comparison with the same periods over the past years, the General Department of Viet Nam Customs.
19/02/2019 03:53 PM
Belgium to host the World Social Security Forum 2019
The fifth World Social Security Forum (WSSF) will be held in Brussels, Belgium from 14 to 18 October 2019. The triennial Forum is organized by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) and will be hosted by the public social security institutions of Belgium.
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