A report from the World Travel Organization showed that in November 2020, 59 percent of destinations in Asia Pacific closed completely and 9 percent closed partially, the highest level in the world. The figures were 7 percent and 67 percent in Europe, respectively, the lowest level. … [Read more...] about Inbound, outbound travelers may need compulsory Covid-19 insurance
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Efforts of the whole socio-political system to “Leaving no one behind”
In addition, the provision of income as a basis for voluntary social insurance payment is also more appropriate, with the lowest equal to the standard of poor households in rural areas (currently VND700,000 per month). Previously, (before 2016), the lowest base income level had to be equal to the common minimum salary or the base salary. From January 1, 2018, voluntary social insurance participants are also supported by the State based on the percentage (%) of the monthly social insurance premium according to the poverty standard of rural areas. This is an important motivation for people to actively participate in voluntary social insurance. … [Read more...] about Efforts of the whole socio-political system to “Leaving no one behind”
Resolution No. 28-NQ/TW: A progressive resolution promoting the right to social security
After nearly 3 years of implementing the Resolution 28, under the direction and guidance of the Central Propaganda Committee, the propaganda for the implementation of Resolution No. 28-NQ/TW on the Party's social insurance policy reform has been seriously implemented in a synchronous and unified method nationwide. The change in awareness, ideological views with a very high political determination in the whole political system was raised one step. This is an opportunity and orientation for the ministries, branches and the Vietnam Social Security as well as related organizations and individuals to complete and organize the implementation of policies and laws on social insurance, ensuring that all people can enjoy the social security policy of the Party and State. … [Read more...] about Resolution No. 28-NQ/TW: A progressive resolution promoting the right to social security
Building a specialized monitoring agency to increase effectiveness in ensuring the rights of ethnic minorities
Secondly, institutional building: Building a specialized agency to oversee the rights of ethnic minorities is necessary. This is consistent with Article 2 of the 1965 International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination, which allows states to take special measures to ensure the full and equal enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms of ethnic minority groups. The fact also shows that the lack of a specialized monitoring agency will reduce the effectiveness of ensuring the rights of ethnic minorities. … [Read more...] about Building a specialized monitoring agency to increase effectiveness in ensuring the rights of ethnic minorities
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16
Over the years, the Party and the State have paid special attention to development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas, Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong said at a workshop on socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas in the Central Highlands and central coastal provinces, which was held in Dak Lak province on January 13. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16