The city has been facing challenges finding investment in such traffic projects because investors do not see the benefits of investing in the projects or are hesitant to invest because they are all done on a massive scale and require a vast amount of capital. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City seeks investment for seven major projects
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Vietnam promotes and protects human rights in Covid-19 epidemic
In response to the COVID-19 epidemic, the Vietnamese Government has paid special attention to timely protection of vulnerable groups through measures such as providing social security support packages, with a total budget of more than VND62 trillion (equivalent to nearly $3 billion) to support more than 20 million people who are the poor, the disabled, the elderly, workers who have lost their jobs, have no income or have reduced income... to quickly stabilize their life. Since early 2020, Vietnam has organized many flights to support people living and working abroad, especially vulnerable groups such as women, children and the elderly who wanted to return home. … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes and protects human rights in Covid-19 epidemic
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16
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
Binh Dinh firm fined for violating environmental regulations
Binh Dinh Provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment on January 13 issued the fine to MTV Nhat Nam Hung Company in Long My Industrial Zone in Quy Nhon City. The company has also been suspended for six months. According to the department, the company showed violations in collecting and storing solid waste, cleaning their site, and growing trees. The company also had installed and put into use a new production line without having approval from local authorities. They had also moved machinery to another area without having studied the environmental impacts, the department added. All these activities by the MTV Nhat Nam Hung Company had seriously violated regulations on environmental protection, the department concluded. The company has been asked to carry out measures to restore the environment within 30 days since the fine was issued. … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh firm fined for violating environmental regulations
Building a specialized monitoring agency to increase effectiveness in ensuring the rights of ethnic minorities
The fourth is the challenge for having access to the right to enjoy traditional cultural and language values. The identity and core traditional cultural values of ethnic minority groups have not yet made a solid bridge, close connection between ethnic groups; In many regions, culture has not shown both as an objective and a driving force for development. Traditional cultures of some ethnic minorities have been eroded, their identity and language is being lost. … [Read more...] about Building a specialized monitoring agency to increase effectiveness in ensuring the rights of ethnic minorities