Social affair sector praised for efforts to ensure social security
Social affair sector praised for efforts to ensure social security in 2019
The labour, invalids and social sector made significant contributions to the socio-economic development of the country in 2019, said National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
Hanoi (VNA) – The labour, invalids and social sector made significant contributionsto the socio-economic development of the country in 2019, said NationalAssembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
Addressing a teleconference in Hanoi on December 25, the top legislator praisedthe sector for its achievements in the year,especially in building institutions, improving the quality of vocationaltraining and developing the labour market.
She underlined efforts by the sector in promoting poverty reduction, saying thatrelevant policies, which focus on creating sustainable livelihoods, have helpedimprove the living conditions of the people.
The NA Chairwoman stressed the need for the sector to pay attention to the institutionalimprovement work, especially in reforming salary and social insurance polices.
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs(MoLISA) must review policies on social security, specially those on creating morejobs and increasing incomes for labourers, and better the quality of vocationaltraining to meet the market demand amid the 4th industrialrevolution, the NA Chairwoman said.
She asked the ministry to makemore efforts in promoting gender equality, towards narrowing the gender gap, aswell as pay heed to supervising the implementation of relevant policies andlaw.
A long-term and harmonious strategy should be developed to ensure socialsecurity, she said.
Speaking at the conference, Deputy Prime Minister Vu DucDam requested the MoLISA, the Vietnam Fatherland Front and relevant ministriesand sectors, to work closely to do well tasks in 2020, which will focus on completingthe draft Law on Vietnamese workers working overseas under contract,and issuing documents detailing and guiding the implementation of the revised Labour Code, and the Ordinance on Preferential Treatment of People with Meritorious Services.
The deputy PM also underlined the necessityto enhance science research, innovation and startups in education and traininginstitutions, foster cooperation between education establishments andenterprises, expand vocational training in rural areas, and synchronously promotethe generation of domestic jobs and the sending of labourers to work abroad./.
Though HCM City has tried to take care of beggars and the homeless for years, many people continue to beg for money, saying they have had goods or cash stolen, or need to find their lost relatives, among other explanations.
More than 80 experts from governmental agencies, domestic and international organizations, and academia attended “The launching workshop on the review of the National Strategy on Gender Equality and the development of the new National Strategy on Gender Equality 2021-2030” in Hanoi on December 6.
Representatives of cooperatives and groups of ethnic minority women gathered at a workshop on December 17 to discuss using technology of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 for business and poverty reduction.
Twenty hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have been rated as ‘good’ based on a set of criteria issued by the Ministry of Health, according to the municipal Department of Health.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
At the teleconference (Source: VNA) 
