04/03/2024 01:50 PM

SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS financed primarily by payroll taxes have been adopted by a large number of developing countries and are being considered by others. They not only serve a desirable social objective but also in many countries provide an important source of funds to finance economic development. This paper consists of two parts: the first attempts to measure the extent to which savings are in fact mobilized by social security and related taxes; the second surveys the investment policies of social security funds and assesses their impact on economic development.

18/03/2024 11:30 AM

The Party and State’s guidelines and policies on social security, the Government approved the plan on building at least 1 million social housing units for low-income earners and workers of industrial parks in the 2021 - 2030 period. Support policies for low-income earners in urban areas and workers of industrial parks to help ensure political stability and social security.

21/03/2024 05:45 PM

Amid numerous difficulties and uncertainties in the global situation last year, Viet Nam has obtained significant results, making breakthroughs and historic achievements. These have become a “highly impressive bright spot” in the country’s achievements over the last more than half of the 13th National Party Congress as assessed by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

20/03/2024 08:35 AM

Amid economic difficulty, the fact that foreign investors continue to pour a great amount of capital demonstrates their confidence in Vietnam’s business and investment climate. PM Chinh hailed the support of international friends and contributions by FDI firms to Vietnam’s socioeconomic achievements over the past time. In the coming time, Viet Nam continues to create favorable condition on policy, social security for FDI enterprises.

12/03/2024 04:40 PM

Vietnam is one of New Zealand’s key relationships in South East Asia, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and our 14th largest trading partner. Vietnam and New Zealand have made excellent progress together on our Action Plan for the period 2021-2024, resulting in significant outcomes in economic and trade initiatives, defence, security, education and labour.

15/03/2024 01:45 PM

Gender equality is a human right. Women are entitled to live with dignity and with freedom from want and fear. Gender equality is also a precondition for advancing development and reducing poverty. Empowered women contribute to the health and productivity of whole families and communities, and they improve prospects for the next generation.

13/03/2024 01:45 PM

To take a better care of seniors and carry forward their role in socio-economic activities, it is a must to consolidate the organisational apparatus of relevant associations at all levels, especially those at the grassroots, the official noted. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha asked localities to ensure resources for the implementation of policies towards the elderly, while addressing a hybrid meeting of the Vietnam National Committee on Ageing (VNCA) on March 12.

12/03/2024 09:30 AM

The struggle to find work for people over 40 has intensified, as they grapple with age-related biases, health limitations and exacting standards set by employers. In industrial hubs and export zones, for instance, there's a preference for young, fit workers with basic qualifications, particularly for roles on production lines.