Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has affirmed Vietnam is working towards a sustainable and effective social security system to meet the increasing demand of people, contributing to socio-economic development. Deputy Prime Minister Dam made the remarks at the 35th ASEAN Social Security Association Board Meeting that opened on September 18 in the central province of Khanh Hoa. President of ASEAN Social Security Association Suradej Waleeittikul told the event he believed with the sharing of knowledge and experience from organizations and experts, the meeting will put forth new policies regarding social security in the context of the 4th industrial revolution and free flow of labour.-VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam moves to ensure effective social security system
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ASSA 35: Social security system in 4IR
Assoc. Prof. Dr Tran Dinh Thien (Photo:VNA) Khanh Hoa, September 18 (VNA)–The challenges and opportunities of ASEAN social security institutions in the Industry 4.0, as well as the free flow of labour are both high on the agenda for the ongoing 35th ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) Board Meeting in Nha Trang city, in the central province of Khanh Hoa. Assoc. Prof. Dr.Tran Dinh Thien, former head of the Vietnam Economics Institute, said that global digital connection through the Internet and other smart tools has opened up many chances for people to increase their general income, however, high risks are unavoidable. In particular, cyber security risks and social security challenges are two pressing issues as the influx of new technology may cause the destruction of some especially manual jobs, it will also create further employment that requires new skills be learnt, he said. “The requirements and conditions for renovation to social insurance activities will … [Read more...] about ASSA 35: Social security system in 4IR
ASSA 35: Vietnam moves to ensure effective social security system
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam addresses the 35th ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) Board Meeting (Photo:VNA) KhanhHoa (VNA) –Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has affirmed Vietnam is working towards a sustainable and effective social security system to meet the increasing demand of people, contributing to socio-economic development. He made the remarks at the 35th ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) Board Meeting that opened on September 18 in NhaTrang, the resort city of Khanh Hoa in central Vietnam. “Vietnam wishes to share experience with regional and global social security associations to create sustainable environment to develop social insurance for all workers and health insurance for all people,” Deputy Prime Minister Dam said. The ASSA Board Meeting, hosted by the Vietnam Social Security (VSS), brought together about 170 delegates, including ASSA President, leaders of national social security institutions and diplomats from ASEAN … [Read more...] about ASSA 35: Vietnam moves to ensure effective social security system
Conference on trade promotion, social security in northwestern region
VOVworld) - A conference on trade promotion and social security in northwestern region with the theme "Explore and Conjoin Potential" opened in Tuyen Quang province on Wednesday. The participants stressed the region's strategic position in national defense, and how it was necessary to mobilize resources from different economic sectors in order to tap local potential. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said: It's necessary to further develop tourism, especially ecological, cultural and historical tourism in the northwestern region as well as uphold the strength of the border economy. In addition, the region needs to focus on mining, production of construction materials, irrigation, hydro power plants and agro-forestry products while protecting the environment. It's important to increase investment in transport infrastructure development and businesses along the key routes, as well as attract more investment to upgrade the transport network, improve human resource training and … [Read more...] about Conference on trade promotion, social security in northwestern region