24/06/2024 02:45 PM

Occupation shortage is disparity between supply and demand in the labor market. Before Covid-19 pandemic, many high-income countries faced increased vacancy rates and labour shortages, which persisted into 2023. This analysis examines the dynamics underlying labour market fluctuations in advanced economies, such as cyclical movements, structural shifts and pandemic-induced trends.

24/06/2024 02:45 PM

The ILO defines persons with disabilities at work as "indi - viduals whose prospects of securing, returning to, retaining and advancing in suitable employ - ment are substantially reduced as a result of a duly recognized physical, sensory, intellectual or mental impairment"

24/06/2024 02:40 PM

Social security institutions worldwide encounter formidable obstacles in delivering quality services in an increasingly challenging environment. Challenges include limited resources and infrastructure, with escalating demands, which hinder their ability to provide comprehensive support to their members and overall target population. Overcoming these hurdles necessitates innovative strategies and international cooperation to ensure comprehensive service delivery as well as equitable and sustainable social security provision. This is where Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes a critical and enabling technology in social security. It can help significantly depressurize resources to focus on specific segments of the population, help gain insights into patterns previously undetected, and in general improve service delivery.

23/06/2024 08:40 AM

According to the Government's proposal, from July 1, millions of people will receive a more 15% increase in pensions and social insurance allowances; preferential allowances for people with meritorious services will also increase by 35.7%.

23/06/2024 08:25 AM

Viet Nam Social Security and a delegation of experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) convened on the afternoon of June 17 in Ha Noi. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and sustain support for capacity-building activities that aim to expand the number of participantsin social insurance, particularly in the informal sector. The objective is to provide comprehnesive social protection for all workers in the country.

21/06/2024 08:31 AM

General Director of Vietnam Social Security (VSS) Nguyen The Manh on June 17 chaired a working session with social security offices of 12 centrally-run provinces and cities on managing medical examination and treatment costs covered by health insurance.

20/06/2024 06:50 PM

Social policy plays a critical role in shaping the social, economic, and political landscape of a society, influencing the well-being and quality of life of its citizens. By addressing social problems and promoting social justice, equity, and inclusion, social policy contributes to building a more just and compassionate society.

20/06/2024 10:50 AM

According to MOLISA’s data reported from businesses, the total number of Vietnamese workers working abroad in May 2024 is 17,489 (5,216 female workers).