Over 98 percent of financial aid delivered to pandemic-hit workers
As of November 5, more than 21.851 trillion VND (965.5 million USD) of the almost 22.29 trillion VND, equivalent to 98 percent of the approved amount, in financial support has been delivered to over 9.1 million out of nearly 9.4 million pandemic-hit workers applying for help, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).
Hanoi (VNA) – As ofNovember 5, more than 21.851 trillion VND (965.5 million USD) of the almost 22.29 trillion VND, equivalent to 98 percent of the approved amount, in financial support has been deliveredto over 9.1 million out of nearly 9.4 million pandemic-hit workers applying for help, accordingto the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).
MoLISA Deputy Minister Nguyen Ba Hoan released the information at the press conference following the Government's regular October meeting on November 6.
Detailing the aid disbursement forworkers and employers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, he said relevantagencies have decided to delay or reduce the insurance contribution by 363,600 establishmentswith 9.68 million workers. Their insurance contribution will be cut down by about9.595 trillion VND between October this year and September 2022.
The COVID-19 pandemic affected 9.1million workers aged 15 and above in the first quarter (Q1), 12.8 million inQ2, and 28.2 million in Q3.
In Q3 alone, 4.7 million people losttheir jobs, 14.7 million had to suspend production or business activities, 12million suffered from working hour cuts or furlough, and 18.9 million earned less income, according to the official.
Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Ba Hoan speaks at the press conference on November 6 (Photo: VNA)
He added the number of people withjobs in Q3 was 47.2 million, down nearly 2.6 million from Q2 and 2.7 millionfrom the same period last year, which was also the lowest figure in many years.
The monthly per capita income droppedto 5.2 million VND in Q3, down 877,000 VND from the previous quarter and603,000 VND year on year.
There was a labour shift from urban torural areas and from big economic centres to provinces. The restriction ofworker flows among localities has led to a risk of labour shortages in certain regionsand industries once economic activities are resumed, Hoan pointed out.
He added to prepare a sufficient workforcefor production and business resumption, the Government will increase measuresensuring social security for workers, assist them to return to work, and boostconnecting labour supply and demand./.
Some 30,000 aid packages, worth nearly 15 billion VND (658,690 USD), were delivered to people struggling amid COVID-19 in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang during an event held in Chau Thanh district on October 12.
The National Fund for Vietnamese Children has provided 7.78 billion VND (342,572 USD) to children orphaned by COVID-19 and offered aid of over 7 billion VND 308,263 USD) in cash and kind to 12,800 others affected by the pandemic.
Sixteen banks in Vietnam reduced a total of 12.23 trillion VND (536.2 million USD) in interest rates for borrowers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic from July 15 to September 30, equivalent to 59.36 percent of their commitments, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.
So far, Hanoi authorities have help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with more than 3.086 trillion VND (about 134.6 million USD), with over 2.69 trillion VND coming from the State budget.
A total of 8.34 million workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have received assistance from the unemployment insurance fund, according to the Vietnam Social Security (VSS).
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.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
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.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Ba Hoan speaks at the press conference on November 6 (Photo: VNA) 
