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 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.

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.

10/03/2024 08:45 AM

In Vietnam, Health Insurance (HI) plays a vital role in reducing out-of-pocket expenses, significantly alleviating the financial strain posed by medical treatments. Covering a substantial portion of healthcare costs, it lessens the burden on individuals and families, ensuring financial protection alongside quality healthcare.

08/03/2024 02:50 PM

The Northern Midland and Mountainous Region had the highest poverty rate (11.29 per cent) with 364,681 households in need, followed by the Central Highlands (6.40 per cent), and the North Central Region and Central Coast (3.83 per cent). Social protection will be granted to those who are unable to work.

05/03/2024 09:30 AM

If women do not know how to protect themselves, they will be at high risk of being abused in cyberspace, not only through fraud but also invasion of their privacy. Women and girls need to be informed and understand the ways to protect themselves. Therefore, the Việt Nam Women's Union strengthens training to provide skills for its members.The development of information technology, internet services and social networks has opened up many new opportunities for individuals and community, however, cyber fraud is also increasing, with the main victims being women and children

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.

29/02/2024 09:30 AM

Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to UNESCO, had working sessions on February 27 - 28 with Qu Xing, Deputy Director-General of UNESCO; Ernesto Ottone Ramirez, Assistant Director-General for Culture at UNESCO; and Anthony Ohemeng Boamah, Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations.