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
An aerial view of the Quang Trung Software City in HCMC’s District 12. HCMC has proposed seven solutions to develop the knowledge economy - PHOTO: QTSC HCMC – HCMC Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong proposed seven solutions to develop the knowledge-based economy while delivering a report, “Developing the knowledge economy-international experience and reality in HCMC”, on the second working day of the 13th National Party Congress on January 27. … [Read more...] about HCMC proposes seven solutions to develop knowledge economy
Netherlands and Vietnam promotes sustainable business for Mekong Delta
The Netherlands-Vietnam Sustainable Business Event for the Mekong Delta reaffirms the solid cooperation and friendship between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Vietnam A Letter of Intent on the Establishment of the Netherlands-Vietnam Business Platform for the Mekong Delta between the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality together with the joint Top Sector Water, Logistics, Agro Food, Horticulture & Starting Materials (Top Sector) and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (VCCI) branch in Can Tho city (VCCI Can Tho), was signed at the event. … [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
In an interview with SGGP News reporters, Colonel Hoang Viet Dung – Chief of Staff of Ha Tinh Border Guard Headquarter – shared that as Tan Suu Lunar New Year is approaching, there are over 100 people coming back from Thailand or Laos to the provinces of Ha Tinh, Nghe An, Thanh Hoa, and Quang Binh. … [Read more...] about Vietnam striving to keep boundaries free from illegal entrances