Despite fast population aging and the number of people aged 65 and above making up 7.7 percent of the population, Vietnam is still one of the few countries effectively responding to the pandemic. To sustain this achievement, it should prepare all conditions necessary for ensuring social security and nursing services for the elderly, especially the ones living alone, at care centres, and with disabilities, the UNFPA said./. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16
Education deputy minister
US supports a strong, independent, prosperous Vietnam
They shared the assessment that bilateral ties are enjoying strong development in many fields, and agreed to continue working for the stable and intensive development of the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership based on respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political institutions for mutual benefits. … [Read more...] about US supports a strong, independent, prosperous Vietnam
Impressive model of friendly bookcase at Ngoc Ly detention center
Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Van Lai, Deputy Director of the Ngoc Ly prison, informed about the results achieved in building and promoting the effectiveness of libraries, bookcases for officers, soldiers and prisoners of Ngoc Ly prison: Through the development of reading culture in prisons, compulsory educational establishments, reformatory schools, inmates and subjects of education have been sensitized, educated, and their social-cultural awareness has been improved. They have developed their own lifestyles, learned lessons, amended their way during the time of serving sentences and formed belief in life and the future when they return to their family and society. … [Read more...] about Impressive model of friendly bookcase at Ngoc Ly detention center
Việt Nam steps up measures to protect guest workers abroad
The average overseas remittances to the country reach US$3 to 4 billion a year. The income helps to improve the quality of life of workers and their families, Liêm said, adding that many escape poverty and can afford education for their children as well as improve their skills thanks to working abroad. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam steps up measures to protect guest workers abroad
