17/10/2020 09:05 AM

It is necessary for elderly people to receive both health and mental care and their roles to be promoted in terms of cultural, social or economic activities, etc. in the locality, thereby giving propaganda among the next generations regarding good values through stories and contemplation in life. Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Vu Duc Dam stated clearly that the Government and the Prime Minister (PM) decided to choose the annually October to be the action month for the elderly, a reminder for the whole society to pay attention to care and, more importantly, promote their roles.

16/10/2020 03:38 PM

The Labour Code 2019 (takes effects from January 1st, 2021) regulates a number of new points on wages, bonus, people should pay attention to ensure the legal rights and benefits

16/10/2020 03:33 PM

Assessments show spike in job and income losses and limited financial capacities to deal with the crisis, making it even harder for vulnerable workers to earn a living.

16/10/2020 03:30 PM

ASEM High-level Dialogue on Women’s Economic Empowerment amid the COVID-19 pandemic which was held by the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Labour - Invalids and Social Affairs on October 12-13th, in Hanoi. The event drew nearly 130 online and offline participants including government officials, senior policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and representatives from universities, regional and international institutions in Asia and Europe.

16/10/2020 02:05 PM

In order to further facilitate people and businesses, the Vietnam Social Security (VSS) and the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) signed an agreement on bilateral electronic payment connections and cash flow management.

16/10/2020 09:00 AM

On October 14, the 5th Patriotic Emulation Congress of the Vietnam Social Security (VSS) (2020-2025) opened in Hanoi. Attending the meeting were Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh - First Vice President of the Central Council for Emulation and Commendation (CCEC); Minister of Finance and Chairman of VSS Governing Body Dinh Tien Dung; Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Thanh - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Member of VSS Management Council; Secretary of the Party Committee for Central Agencies Block Son Minh Thang; together with representatives of a number of ministries, departments, members of the VSS Management Council, etc.

15/10/2020 03:37 PM

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide and presents an unprecedented challenge to public health, food systems and the world of work. The economic and social disruption caused by the pandemic is devastating: tens of millions of people are at risk of falling into extreme poverty, while the number of undernourished people, currently estimated at nearly 690 million, could increase by up to 132 million by the end of the year.

15/10/2020 03:31 PM

The Government has set 17 sustainable development goals to 2030, in Decree No 136/NQ-CP which was issued recently.