Social security in ASEAN hard to streamlineBy Vu Dung Guests doing check-in procedures at a hotel. Laborers working in the tourism sector can freely travel within the ASEAN Economic Community, but the social security system in the ASEAN is not yet able to cover all immigrants - PHOTO: TL HANOI – ASEAN countries should enhance their bilateral or multilateral cooperation in ensuring social security for migrant workers in the region. However, it has been challenging to develop a regional system of social and health insurance as each member country uses a different insurance system, said Pham Do Nhat Tan, vice chairman of the Vietnam Association of Manpower Supply. Nguyen Thi Dieu Hong, a social welfare expert, agreed on this point, saying on the sidelines of a seminar on immigrant laborers in late September that in Singapore and Malaysia, the social security program focuses on the concept of individual accounts, while other countries develop common insurance funds, for which … [Read more...] about Social security in ASEAN hard to streamline
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Defence Minister to attend ASEAN defence ministers’ meetings in Singapore
Defence Minister Ngo Xuan Lich (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Defence Ngo Xuan Lich will lead the Vietnamese delegation to take part in the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) and 5th ADMM-Plus in Singapore from October 18 to 20. The attendance is made at the invitation of Singaporean Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen. The minister’s participation at the ASEAN events reflects Vietnam’s responsible and active engagement in cooperation within the framework of the ADMM and ADMM-Plus. ADMM is the highest defence cooperation and consultation mechanism of ASEAN, aiming to foster mutual trust among member countries through sharing perspectives on defence and security challenges, while improving the transparency and openness among the ten ASEAN countries. Meanwhile, the ADMM Plus provides a platform for ASEAN defence chiefs to hold dialogue with partners in the Asia-Pacific region. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) comprises Indonesia, … [Read more...] about Defence Minister to attend ASEAN defence ministers’ meetings in Singapore
Third ASEAN ministerial meeting on women to be held
11:09 | 16/10/2018 VGP - The third ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Women (AMMW) and related meetings will take place in Ha Noi from October 18-25, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs. Themed “Social Security for Women and Girls TowardsASEAN’s 2025 Vision”, ministers at the event will discuss regional and global measures to ensure social welfare for women and girls towards realising the ASEAN declaration on enhancing social security. The event is due to issue a joint statement for submission to the 33rd ASEAN Summit scheduled for later this year. The opening ceremony will be held on October 25 with the participation of nearly 150 delegates. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will deliver a keynote speech at the event. … [Read more...] about Third ASEAN ministerial meeting on women to be held
ASEAN holds Joint Consultative Meeting to prepare for 33rd Summit
The Joint Consultative Meeting in Singapore on October 15 and 16 aims to prepare for the 33rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held a Joint Consultative Meeting (JCM) in Singapore on October 15 and 16 to prepare for the 33rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings. The Vietnamese delegation to the meeting was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung, head of SOM Vietnam. Participants discussed and basically reached agreement on the working programme and agenda of the summit, as well as the list of documents to be submitted to the high-ranking leaders. About 12 meetings of ASEAN leaders and between ASEAN and partners (China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India, Australia, Russia, the United Nations and invited guests such as the European Union, Canada, the International Monetary Fund and Chile) are scheduled to be held on the occasion of the 33rd summit. An estimated 60 documents will … [Read more...] about ASEAN holds Joint Consultative Meeting to prepare for 33rd Summit
ASEAN’s centre aids Indonesia’s twin-disaster victims
Rescuers move a body found after the earthquakes and tsunami in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – The ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) was one of the first organisations that worked with the Indonesian Government to support local people and ease impacts of recent natural disasters. Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province was hit by 6.1-magnitude and 7.5-magnitude quakes and a subsequent tsunami on September 28, which left over 2,070 dead and around 5,000 others missing. Director of Operations of the AHA Centre Arnel Capili said the centre has established two working groups, one in Jakarta and one in Palu city. The Palu group has worked with the Indonesian government and local authorities to launch humanitarian activities and provide checkups for patients as well as examine their living conditions, in a bid to overcome consequences of the disasters. He also stressed … [Read more...] about ASEAN’s centre aids Indonesia’s twin-disaster victims