Meanwhile, Ha Thi Nga, President of the Vietnam Women’s Union, highlighted the significance of ensuring equal access to social welfare for women, especially those working abroad, from rural areas, and pregnant and nursing women. She pointed to four major issues, including housing support for migrant woman workers, social welfare for nursing women, and employment opportunities for women. Ha noted that about 80 percent of workers are currently facing difficulties in housing, while only 30 percent of the women in the forking force enjoy a maternity allowance. According to the General Statistics Office, maternal deaths among women from ethnic minority groups were four times higher than that among the majority Kinh women in 2019. An important force of the country and 50.23 percent of its population, women still face difficulties in accessing social welfare policies and employment opportunities, she noted, adding that about 80 percent of female workers of working age are untrained … [Read more...] about Delegates highlight trade union, women support issues at 13th National Party Congress
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HCMC proposes seven solutions to develop knowledge economy
According to Phong, HCMC has made use of its advantages of a special city and an economic, scientific and technological center. It has formed the foundation of the knowledge economy, including intellectuals, smart urban areas, hi-tech parks, innovative startup centers, large technological groups, research and development centers and information technology infrastructure. … [Read more...] about HCMC proposes seven solutions to develop knowledge economy
Netherlands and Vietnam promotes sustainable business for Mekong Delta
As a small country with a highly innovative sector and the world’s second-largest exporter of agricultural products, and as Vietnam’s second-largest European trade partner, the Netherlands is with Vietnam in every step towards a sustainable food system for the Mekong Delta and together we will solve the challenges for years to come. … [Read more...] about Netherlands and Vietnam promotes sustainable business for Mekong Delta
Dutch police arrest hundreds at virus protest clashes
Hundreds of people gathered in the city centre, many carrying placards or holding hands, to demonstrate against measures including the 1.5-metre social distancing rule. (AFP/Robin VAN LONKHUIJSEN) Hundreds of people gathered in the city centre, many carrying placards or holding hands, to demonstrate against measures including the 1.5-metre social distancing rule. … [Read more...] about Dutch police arrest hundreds at virus protest clashes
Vietnam striving to keep boundaries free from illegal entrances
Similarly, Lieutenant Colonel Do Xuan Trinh from Nam Giang Border Gate (under the management of Quang Nam Border Guard) reported that his people are currently responsible for 4 border booths, and they keep on patrolling the border line in their area 24/7 to stop citizens from illegally entering Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Vietnam striving to keep boundaries free from illegal entrances