Hanoi (VNA)ಌ – The Prime Minister recently approved an international integration strategy on labour and social affairs by 2020 with a vision to 2030.
Accordingly, the strategy sets forth tasks such as stepping up the implementation of a sustainable employment programme, shifting the labour structure, promoting the movement of both domestic and foreign labourers, while bettering labour market forecasts and employment policies.
The strategy will tighten management over international labour migration, help perfect salary-related policies and laws, promote labour productivity and increase the competitiveness of Vietnamese workers, and develop harmonious, stable and progressive labour relations.
The law system relating to labour relations will better conform to regional and international standards, and labour safety and hygiene standards will be stepped up at the workplace.
In this strategy, Vietnam pledges to implement commitments and contribute to building, adjusting and completing ASEAN and international standards on vocational education, while prioritising the completion of a national qualifications framework (NQF) and participating in bettering the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework.
Regarding international integration in social security, Vietnam will gradually apply regional and international criteria, with the focus on the poverty line, social insurance programmes and coverage, and the provision of social services.
The country will build and perfect policies related to social insurance and unemployment insurance, while considering the signing of cooperation programmes on social insurance with other nations.
It will also strive for sustainable poverty reduction by applying multi-dimensional poverty measurements, and make additional efforts to narrow the development gap between urban and rural areas to ensure social equality.
Attention will also be paid to implementing social policies for those who are affected by international integration, including people with severe disabilities, children, the homeless, the elderly, ethnic minority groups, and victims of human trafficking.
The strategy will help promote gender equality, narrow the gender gap, and reduce gender inequality in employment and family relationships in rural, mountainous and ethnic-inhabited areas.
It will also help enhance the care of children living in disadvantaged circumstances, and attempt to minimise child abuse and child labour.-VNA
Vietnam has made remarkable progress in ensuring social security during its Doi Moi (renewal) process thanks to the sound leadership of the Party and State.
The PM has approved the insurance sector’s strategy on international integration to 2020 with a vision towards 2030, which aims for a sound and efficient social welfare system.
Vietnam is endeavouring to be shoulder-by-shoulder with Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand in the field of labour and employment.
Hanoi is advancing green transportation as part of its sustainability goals but faces challenges like limited charging infrastructure, inconsistent regulations, and high electric vehicle costs.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
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With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
