03/01/2024 11:30 AM

Science, technology, and innovation should be a central area of collaboration, and the group should utilise every framework to mobilise maximum capital and knowledge

03/01/2024 09:30 AM

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, proposed cooperation orientations for the Group of 77 (G77) while addressing the Third South Summit - G77 Plus China, held in Kampala, Uganda, on January 21 and 22.

02/01/2024 08:50 AM

During 69 years of formation and development (February 27, 1955 - 2024), Vietnam’s healthcare sector has undergone comprehensive and robust development. The population has been provided with access to enjoy quality healthcare services, live in safe communities, and thrive physically and mentally.

01/01/2024 09:35 AM

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organisation (WTO), and other international organisations in Geneva, Switzerland, on February 29 presented his credentials to Director-General of the United Nations Office in Geneva Tatiana Valovaya.

01/01/2024 09:25 AM

Việt Nam’s labour force (aged 15 and above) in 2023 counts for 52.4 million people.

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.