Tag: social protection
KOICA funds social protection, rehabilitation centre for PWD in Quang Tri
The People’s Committee of Quang Tri province, in cooperation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), on October 28 broke ground on a social protection and rehabilitation centre for persons with disabilities (PWD) in Nam Dong Ha ward.
Vietnam plays a leading role in promoting care economy in ASEAN
VOV.VN - Vietnam is stepping up efforts to promote a sustainable, inclusive care economy across ASEAN, reaffirming its commitment to labor cooperation and regional integration amid global uncertainties.
A special day for the elderly at Hanoi care centre
VOV.VN - Each elderly person at the Number 3 Social Protection Center in Hanoi has a unique life story. Without their relatives, they celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 in a special way.
Standard level of social assistance to be raised from July 1
The standard level of social assistance will increase from VND270,000 (US$11.72) to VND360,000 (US$15.63) per month from July 1, 2021, according to Decree No.20/2021/ND-CP providing social support policies for those entitled to social protection.
WB report outlines increase in Vietnam's human capital index 2020
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s human capital index 2020 is higher than average for the East Asia & Pacific region and lower-middle income countries, although the stunted rate among children reached up to 25%, according to the World Bank.
