World
Japan’s aid to Cambodia totals 2 billion USD
Japanese aid to Cambodia since 1991 has totaled 2 billion USD by now, making Japan one of the main aid providers for the Southeast Asian country.
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Society
Social work honoured in Hanoi
A ceremony highlighting social work development in Vietnam took place in Hanoi on November 11.
Society
First Vietnamese course for Lao labour ministry staff opens
The first Vietnamese language course designed for staff of the Lao Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (MLSW) opened in Vientiane on November 9.
World
ASEM dialogue and cooperation should be linked to SDGs
Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has suggested that dialogues and cooperation among Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) members should be closely connected with sustainable development goals (SDGs).
World
ASEM seminar promotes social welfare improvement
Some 70 delegates from Asian and European countries gathered at the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)’s seminar held in Indonesia’s Bali Island from September 30 to October 2.
Society
Workshop seeks better social welfare for migrant workers
Most undocumented migrant workers have no access to social and health insurance, as heard during a workshop held in Hanoi on September 15.
Society
Report on rural household survey announced
Information related to socio-economy, household income, land and migration collected through rural household surveys conducted in 12 provinces in 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014.
Society
Labour sector honoured with Ho Chi Minh Order
The Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has been awarded the Ho Chi Minh Order for the second time in recognition of its significant contributions to the revolutionary cause.
ASEAN
Indonesia to steer away from consumerism
Indonesia will change its lifestyle paradigm of consumption to empower productive sectors to boost its economy, President Joko Widodo remarked at the annual People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Society
Thua Thien-Hue develops social welfare networks
The People’s Committee of the central province of Thua Thien - Hue plans to develop local social welfare networks from 2016-2025 to meet the demands of beneficiaries, contributing to sustainable devel
Society
Quang Tri continues World Vision efforts to improve living conditions
The People’s Committee of Vinh Linh district in central Quang Tri province pledged to continue the World Vision’s efforts to ensure social welfare activities across the locality.
Society
Hung Yen boosts economic growth and social welfare
The northern province of Hung Yen will continue to stabilise its economy while accelerating public investment reform and ensuring social welfare, heard a meeting held in the locality on July 31.
Social welfare enhanced in Ca Mau
The Gas-Electricity-Fertiliser Complex in southernmost Ca Mau
province has made substantial contributions to local infrastructure
development and poverty reduction.
Social welfare programmes to be continued in Northwestern region
The Northwest Steering Committee and the Vietnam Red Cross have pledged
to maintain the social welfare programmes in the region following a
review meeting of their joint programme for 2013-2015.
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Hoa Binh exports first batch of fresh sugarcane to US
Prosecutor General answers questions at NA Standing Committee's Q&A session
ASEAN makes progress in developing regional community’s post-2025 vision
