Social development
Promoting cultural values in building new rural areas
The preservation and promotion of local cultural values through tourism development is receiving considerable attention from localities nationwide. This is one of the key strategies in building sustainable new rural areas. Culture has become and continues to be an internal resource, helping to drive rural ...
Communities benefit from continued supportive programmes
ExxonMobil said it continues to drive positive impact for communities in Việt Nam, contributing a total of US$45,000 in 2024 to support programmes ranging from STEM education to women’s empowerment, healthcare and storm relief.ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Vietnam Limited (ExxonMobil Vietnam) donated US$10,000 to Teach ...
Health insurance premiums are reasonable: Minister
The benefits covered by voluntary health insurance are “relatively comprehensive”, while the current rates of insurance premium are “relatively low” compared to countries with similar socio-economic conditions, said Health Minister Đào Hồng Lan. The minister responded to the concerns raised by citizens from several provinces ...
Teachers law proposes more working time for highly qualified educators
As part of the Teachers Law, the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has proposed extending the working age for high-level educators by five years or more.Educators holding the titles of professors, associate professors and PhD can extend their working time at their institutions beyond ...
Programme supports businesses in practicing ESG
A programme was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on January 16 to support businesses in Vietnam in measuring and implementing comprehensive ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) practices in human resources management to improve their competitive edge in the global supply chain.The GEARS@VIETNAM programme is ...
Efforts exerted to help all people access to quality health care services
The health facility network planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, has identified the goal of developing a health facility network in the direction of equity, efficiency, development and international integration. Accordingly, developing a system of modern medical examination and treatment facilities ...
Healthcare administrative reform can’t be done overnight: investor
In a complex field like healthcare, where every procedure and policy directly impacts the health and quality of life of citizens, administrative reform cannot be resolved overnight.A recent Government Inspectorate report has identified shortcomings and violations in 20 administrative procedures and five sets of documentation ...
Nguyen Van De
Handbook for child safety in cyberspace launched
A handbook on child safety in cyberspace was launched by the Authority of Information Security under the Ministry of Information and Communications on Thursday. The document aims to provide practical tools for children and their parents to ensure their safety on the internet while enhancing ...
Promoting digital transformation in higher education
Digital transformation in education and training, particularly higher education, is becoming an inevitable trend, receiving special attention from universities. These efforts aim to improve training quality to meet the increasing demands of society and the labour market.Since 2022, the ministry has implemented a higher education ...
Elimination of health insurance drug lists simplifies healthcare access
By removing the list of medicines covered by health insurance according to hospital classification, the Ministry of Health aims to streamline healthcare access for patients and medical facilities.Effective January 1, 2025, the Ministry’s Circular No. 37/2024/TT-BYT, which establishes the principles, criteria, and procedures for the ...
Translated by Anh Quan
