Hanoi (VNA) – The Party and the State have pursued a consistent policy of ensuring social welfare for people, as reflected through a raft of Party documents, National Assembly resolutions, strategies, plans, projects and programmes of the Government. Social welfare activities have been rolled out in different sectors, from health care to education, insurance, employment and poverty reduction. In 2020 when millions of labourers were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and natural disasters battered many provinces and cities, the Party and the State adopted multiple countermeasures. The Party and the State consistently protected human rights and people’s health and lives with strong and humanitarian policies and decisions. Meanwhile, the Government proposed the legislature issue solutions and fiscal policies to remove difficulties in production, business and social welfare. Notably, a package worth 62 trillion VND (2.66 billion USD) has been implemented to support … [Read more...] about People always put at centre of Party and State’s policies, decisions
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Vietnam’s digital economy to reach US$14 billion this year
The coronavirus brought about a permanent and massive digital adoption spurt, with more than one in three digital service consumers (36 percent of total) new to the service. Of the number, 90 percent intend to continue their newfound habits post-pandemic, it said. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s digital economy to reach US$14 billion this year
Illegal exit, entry must be tackled: PM
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on January 22 called upon border guards to increase efforts to effectively prevent illegal exit and entry, helping to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. During a meeting with border guards ahead of the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, the PM said the border force must raise its readiness for combatting illegal crossings and responding to natural disasters. Communications work also needs to be stepped up so that fishermen will not violate fishing regulations, he said, stressing the significance of external affairs in border areas. The PM lauded the efforts of border guards and local people in national defence, saying the border force has effectively fought crime and safeguarded political security and social order and safety. They have served as the core force in the fight against natural disasters and disease and conducted rescue operations, most notably during the COVID-19 battle, according to the leader. The force has also maintained close … [Read more...] about Illegal exit, entry must be tackled: PM
General Staff leader visits units in Quang Nam and Da Nang
The units were also requested to uphold political security, social order and safety in their designated areas, carry out gratitude activities, and ensure a happy and safe lunar New Year for troops. They were also directed to maintain a high sense of combat readiness and COVID-19 prevention and control. … [Read more...] about General Staff leader visits units in Quang Nam and Da Nang