In addition, the provision of income as a basis for voluntary social insurance payment is also more appropriate, with the lowest equal to the standard of poor households in rural areas (currently VND700,000 per month). Previously, (before 2016), the lowest base income level had to be equal to the common minimum salary or the base salary. From January 1, 2018, voluntary social insurance participants are also supported by the State based on the percentage (%) of the monthly social insurance premium according to the poverty standard of rural areas. This is an important motivation for people to actively participate in voluntary social insurance. … [Read more...] about Efforts of the whole socio-political system to “Leaving no one behind”
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Accepting economic losses, protecting people’s lives at all costs
Thirdly, the “for the people” perspective over the past 90 years and the Party's courage to face the most difficult challenges of history have strengthened the people's confidence in the Party's leadership. The August Revolution, two long-standing resistance wars, border protection wars and the Doi Moi (reform) have left deep impression in the hearts of every Vietnamese people about the bravery, will and leadership capacity of the Party. The people believe in a Party that only has the people as the main interests, without any other interests, a Party whose class interests are mixed with national interests. The people believe that, under the leadership of the Party, all basic rights of the people are guaranteed, respected and facilitated to promote. Since then, the people responded enthusiastically, following the Party's line and policy, following the Government's measures. … [Read more...] about Accepting economic losses, protecting people’s lives at all costs
Vietnam listed among countries with high Human Development Index for the first time
The country is at an important time in developing the Socio-Economic Development Strategy for the next period. So the plans made at this point of time will decide whether Vietnam will continue to grow at a low rate of inequality, and at the same time whether Vietnam can develop but reduce the pressure on the planet and enhancing human and environmental harmony or not. … [Read more...] about Vietnam listed among countries with high Human Development Index for the first time