Citizens show interest in post-COVID-19 social security policies

Constituents in Hanoi and central Thua Thien-Hue province expressed their attention to post-COVID-19 social security policies after listening to opinions from legislators and Government members during a plenary discussion broadcast live on TV on June 13.
Citizens show interest in post-COVID-19 social security policies ảnh 1People facing difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic receive financial aid in Ha Nam province (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Constituents in Hanoi and central ThuaThien-Hue province expressed their attention to post-COVID-19 social securitypolicies after listening to opinions from legislators and Government membersduring a plenary discussion broadcast live on TV on June 13.

This debate was part of the ongoing ninthsession of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi.

Nguyen Huu Can, a 70-year-old retiree in ThuyXuan ward of Thua Thien-Hue’s Hue city, said people nationwide are puttinggreat trust in the Party and State’s leadership, especially the proactive anddrastic response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

However, he noted, as the pandemic has causednumerous difficulties to socio-economic aspects, the Government needs to speedup public investment disbursement, especially for major and key projects,practice thrift, prevent wastefulness, and carry out timely policies onreducing taxes, extending tax payment deadlines, and supplying soft loans forbusinesses to help them resume operations.

Local authorities and all-level committees ofthe Vietnam Fatherland Front should keep a close watch on the provision offinancial aid for people affected by the pandemic to prevent wrongdoings, Cansaid.

Meanwhile, Nguyen Duc Thuan, a resident in VinhNinh ward of Hue city, recommended the Government direct ministries and sectorsto enhance monitoring and controlling prices of several essential goods such aspork and some other foodstuffs.

He also pointed out the need for the Government,ministries, sectors and localities to prioritise restoring productionactivities and creating jobs as the coronavirus pandemic has made many peopleunemployed while prices of some essential commodities have surged.

Commenting on recent moves by the Government,Pham Van Luong, a constituent in Bac Tu Liem district of Hanoi, said thesolutions carried out to support people and businesses in the face of COVID-19are comprehensive and drastic, concurrently fighting against the disease andsustaining growth. 

They have boosted people’s confidence in abright future, he added.

Also valuing the Government’s measures, Do Toan,a resident in the Linh Dam urban area of Hanoi, voiced his hope that theCabinet will implement as strong and effective solutions as in the COVID-19combat so as to soon stabilise and boost socio-economic development.

Echoing the view, Quoc Huy, a voter in HoangLiet ward of the capital’s Hoang Mai district, said he hopes the Governmentwill base on recommendations suggested by lawmakers at the June 13 sitting toimplement suitable development solutions in the new context./.
VNA

See more

Passengers board an electric bus on Minh Khai street in Hanoi. (Illustrative photo: VNA)

Hanoi puts 28 more electric buses into operation

The new VinFast Green Bus vehicles, manufactured in 2026, have a capacity of 60 passengers. They are equipped with low floors for easier boarding, facilities for people with disabilities, air conditioning and other modern amenities to improve passengers’ comfort and travel experience.

Lieutenant General Le Xuan The, Commander of Military Region 7, checks and directs the search and collection of soldiers' remains at Le Thi Rieng Park in July 2026. (Photo: VNA)

500-day campaign brings fallen soldiers closer to home

Information provided by local residents in Son La province helped authorities find the remains of two fallen soldiers after four days of searching. At Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, 701 sets of remains and 304 sets of personal items have been recovered, while in Ca Mau province, more than 3,000 unidentified graves have been excavated and biological samples collected.

Vietnamese student receives gold medal at IOAA 2026 (Photo: VNA)

All Vietnamese students win medals at IOAA 2026

The gold medalists were Nguyen Tuan Kiet from Nguyen Hue High School for Gifted Students; Le Gia Hong Minh from Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted; Le Ba Tuan Viet from the High School for Gifted Students under the University of Natural Sciences, Vietnam National University, Hanoi; Le Quang Tri from the High School for the Gifted under Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City; and Nguyen Quang Dung and Mai Van Khanh from Lam Son High School for the Gifted in Thanh Hoa province.

The delegation from the Nanko patent attorney club of Japan and officials and judges of the People's Court of Hanoi - Region 2 pose for a group photo (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Japan promote exchanges on law and justice

Speaking at the working session, Chief Judge of the People’s Court of Hanoi - Region 2 Hoang Ngoc Thanh said the meeting provided an opportunity for the two sides to share practical experience in judicial activities, thereby enhancing mutual understanding of the laws and practices governing the settlement of IP-related cases in Vietnam and Japan.

Representatives of the Hungary-Vietnam Friendship Association and the Vietnamese Association in Hungary pose for a group photo. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam-Hungary friendship meeting promotes people-to-people exchanges

Vietnam always values and remembers the meaningful contributions made by Hungarian friends during Vietnam’s struggle for national independence and reunification. The sincere bonds nurtured across generations have provided a special foundation for the friendship between the two countries.

500-day campaign helps heal the wounds of war through meaningful acts

500-day campaign helps heal the wounds of war through meaningful acts

Three decades after establishing diplomatic relations, alongside figures on trade, investment, and increasingly broad cooperation frameworks, another quiet but profound change has taken place. People who once stood on opposite sides of the war are now working together to search for the missing, return memorabilia, share records and help Vietnamese families recover traces of loved ones that seemed to have been erased by time.

The An Giang Power Company and relevant units completed three key power projects in August. (Photo: VNA)

APEC 2027: Power infrastructure prepares for surging growth

Following directions from Vietnam Electricity (EVN), Southern Power Corporation (EVNSPC), the Southern Power Project Management Board, the An Giang Power Company and relevant units completed three key power projects in August, laying a solid foundation for long-term power supply in Phu Quoc one year ahead of the APEC 2027 Economic Leaders’ Week.

​Deputy Prime Minister and Chairwoman of the National Committee for the Elderly Pham Thi Thanh Tra (L) presents gifts to the elderly. (Photo: VNA)

2026 Action Month for the Elderly kicks off in Hai Phong

Policies for older people should be integrated into broader strategies for socio-economic and human development, social security, and quality of life, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra said, stressing the importance of early, long-term planning so that today’s generations can look forward to a healthy, active, and happy old age.