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
2018 fire safety and security exhibition kicks off
Officials from the Ministry of Public Security’s Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Department visit booths at the exhibition. – VNA/VNS Photo Việt Dũng. Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The international Fire Safety & Rescue Vietnam – Secutech Vietnam 2018 exhibition on fire security and smart-building technologies opened on Thursday in HCM City. The three-day exhibition showcases advanced technologies and solutions such as sensors, fire fighting gear and transportation, VR (virtual reality) systems for training, as well as security services for shops, security systems for buildings, surveillance cameras and electric locks. It features 530 booths of 300 businesses from 20 countries, including Việt Nam, South Korea, India, China, the UK and the US. Security systems for smart homes such as fingerprints, facial recognition software and voice-controlled systems are also being featured, as well as smart wireless fire alarm systems that can … [Read more...] about 2018 fire safety and security exhibition kicks off
Social security policy reform for sustainable welfare discussed
Tran Doan Tien, Communist Party of Vietnam Online Newspaper Editor-in-Chief (Photo: CPV)Deputy Minister of Labour, War-Invalids and Social Affairs Doan Mau Diep; Deputy Head of the National Assembly Committee on Social Affairs Bui Sy Loi; and Deputy General Director of the Vietnam Social Security Tran Dinh Lieu were guests at the dialogue. Opening the dialogue, Tran Doan Tien, Communist Party of Vietnam Online Newspaper Editor-in-Chief, said that social security policies have received great attention from the Party and State. “They are considered a driving force and a target for the country’s sustainable development, while reflecting the good nature of socialism,” he said. The guests answer readers' questions. (Photo: CPV)Adding that the social security policies and laws have been continuously completed to suit the market economy, making important contribution to boosting social welfare, promoting social equality and progress, and serving the country’s … [Read more...] about Social security policy reform for sustainable welfare discussed