Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh had talks with Acting Deputy PM and Minister of Finance of Finland Mika Lintila in Helsinki on September 27, as part of his official visit to the European nation.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) will continue to assist Vietnam in improving its labour and social welfare policies and dealing with emerging challenges as the country is in the process of transition to a market economy and international integration, ILO Deputy Director-General Deborah Greenfield has said.
Good governance plays a central role in effectively providing social security services across the world, heard an international workshop held by the Vietnam Social Security (VSS) in Ho Chi Minh City on July 17.
Vietnam will make all-out efforts to fulfill its obligations as a member of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and further promote cooperation between the organisation and tripartite actors – the Government, employers, and employees in the country.
The 35th ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) Board Meeting wrapped up on September 19, after two days of working, in Nha Trang city, in the central province of Khanh Hoa.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has affirmed Vietnam is working towards a sustainable and effective social security system to meet the increasing demand of people, contributing to socio-economic deve
The challenges and opportunities of ASEAN social security institutions in the Industry 4.0, as well as the free flow of labour are both high on the agenda for the ongoing 35th ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) Board Meeting in Nha Trang city, in the central province of Khanh Hoa.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has affirmed Vietnam is working towards a sustainable and effective social security system to meet the increasing demand of people, contributing to socio-economic development.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will help Vietnam build a legal environment with comprehensive policies which are able to protect children and ensure their rights through the “Protecting and Promoting the Rights of Children in Vietnam” project, launched in Hanoi on August 16.
Reforming social insurance policies is aimed at ensuring social insurance is truly a key pillar in the social security system and to gradually expand its coverage for all people, according to a resolution of the Party Central Committee.
The seventh plenary session of the 12th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) concluded in Hanoi on May 12, completing all the agenda contents after six working days.
The draft plan on reforming social insurance policy received much support from members of the 12th-tenure Party Central Committee (PCC) when it was discussed at the fourth working day of the committee’s 7th plenary session on May 10.
The government is developing a scheme for reforming Vietnam’s social insurance policy aiming to establish a multi-tiered social security system, said Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue.
Both employers and employees need to change their attitude and approach to improve the very low rate of social insurance coverage in the country, experts say.
The Labour Ministry, the Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Foreign Commerce of Thailand have invited experts on foreign trade to elaborate on labour laws and the employment of foreign labourers.
Salaries of officials, public servants and those working in the armed forces should not base on the minimum wage, heard a workshop in Hanoi on October 12.
The nationwide prostitution prevention programme for 2016-2020 was launched at a conference held by the National Committee for AIDS, Drugs and Prostitution Prevention and Control.
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