06/01/2025 09:30 AM
Pension: A Pillar of Support After Retirement Age in Vietnam and Foreign Countries
As life expectancy increases and retirement ages are pushed forward, pension systems around the world become increasingly critical in ensuring that people can retire with financial security. A pension is a long-term savings plan that provides an income for individuals once they reach a certain age, usually when they are no longer able to work. However, the structure, effectiveness, and sustainability of pension systems differ significantly between countries. In this article, we will explore the pension systems in Vietnam and several foreign countries, highlighting their differences, similarities, and the challenges they face.
02/01/2025 10:55 AM
Ensuring Social Security, Retaining Superior Policies for Workers
During the National Assembly session to review the draft amended Employment Law, Minister of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs Đào Ngọc Dung affirmed that all superior policies for workers would remain intact.
02/01/2025 08:50 AM
Health Insurance Benefits for the Elderly: Always Ensured and Expanded
As a demographic experiencing significant physical decline after years of working and contribution, the elderly have higher healthcare needs and average medical costs compared to other groups. For this reason, the Party and the State have consistently prioritized the health and welfare of the elderly, ensuring better conditions for them to access health insurance examination and treatment services. In recent years, alongside policies facilitating affordable access to healthcare services, the health needs of the elderly have been effectively supported through health insurance.
31/12/2024 03:20 PM
Joint project transforms lives of refugee and host communities in Koshi Province
“A Systemic Approach to Strengthen Refugee and Host Community Livelihoods in Nepal” project, funded by UNHCR and implemented by ILO, enables refugees to transition from dependence to self-sufficiency through market-driven solutions.
26/12/2024 03:22 PM
Vietnam Social Security releases 2025 administrative reform plan
With the goal of enhancing service quality and moving toward a people-and-business-centred administration, the Vietnam Social Security (VSS) released Plan No 4777/KH-BHXH on administrative reform for 2025 on December 20, 2024.
26/12/2024 01:40 PM
Employment Law: Advancing Workers' Rights Protection
On November 9, at the National Assembly House, continuing the 8th Session, the National Assembly listened to the Presentation and Review Report on the draft Law on Employment (amended). Vice Chairperson of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Thanh chaired the meeting.
25/12/2024 02:05 PM
VSS ranks third in Citizen and Business Service Index
Viet Nam Social Security (VSS) has secured third place among ministries and sectors in its service index for citizens and businesses in 2024. This ranking, recently announced by the National Public Service Portal, reflects the organisation’s performance in implementing administrative procedures and delivering public services.
25/12/2024 01:35 PM
Online public service be expanded to create favorable for social and health participants
Under EU, online public service is availability of an open, efficient, transparent and accountable administration is widely acknowledged as aprecondition for ensuring a high-quality policy and administrative process, as well as the legitimacy of public institutions in the eyes of citizens, business and civil society.
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