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Ensure no one goes hungry in disaster-affected areas

Local authorities must ensure the supply of food, clean water, and essential goods to those affected by natural disasters, especially households that have lost homes or are at risk of hunger.

Vietnam expatriates advocate for dual citizenship and start-up support

At the Fourth Global Vietnamese Conference, participants highlighted the need for policies that facilitate citizenship, ID card applications, and expatriate investments.

National human rights conference identifies challenges and solutions for 2024

Vietnam’s 2024 National Human Rights Conference outlined key challenges and solutions, emphasizing collaboration across political systems and provincial committees.

Unemployment insurance fund surplus reaches VND 59.3 trillion

Vietnam’s Unemployment Insurance Fund grows steadily, supporting millions of workers while addressing compliance and vocational training gaps.

President: Vietnam’s development focuses on people as the core driving force

President To Lam emphasized Vietnam’s people-centered approach to sustainable development during a meeting with the EU’s Vice President Josep Borrell.ial visit to Vietnam from July 29–31.

Binh Duong bolsters coordination to strengthen human rights protections

At the mid-year review, officials highlighted Binh Duong’s socio-economic achievements and outlined strategies to advance human rights protections.

Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong: Comprehensive and consistent views on human rights

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has articulated a comprehensive and consistent view on human rights, asserting that socialism is the best system to ensure human rights for the Vietnamese people.

UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution co-proposed by Vietnam

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted 25 resolutions at the end of its 56VNth regular session in Geneva, including one on climate change and human rights drafted and proposed by VN, Bangladesh, and the Philippines.

Binh Thuan enhances human rights efforts with comprehensive approach

Human rights initiatives in Binh Thuan prioritize inclusivity, emphasizing socio-economic progress and religious freedom for diverse communities.

US asked to objectively assess religious and belief situation in Vietnam

The US State Department's 2023 annual report on international religious freedom still gives unbiased assessments based on unverified and inaccurate information about the actual situation in Vietnam.

Lao Cai achieves strong economic growth while promoting human rights

Lao Cai’s human rights training conference highlighted economic growth and effective strategies for addressing socio-political challenges.

Social Insurance Law 2024 expands maternity benefits for workers

The 2024 Social Insurance Law introduces new maternity benefits, including support for pregnancies ending prematurely and relaxed eligibility for women undergoing infertility treatment.

Freelancers over 40 can still secure a pension with voluntary social insurance

The 2024 Social Insurance Law creates new opportunities for informal workers, reducing the minimum contribution period for pensions to just 15 years.

Voluntary social insurance to include maternity benefits in new draft law

Proposed amendments to Vietnam’s Social Insurance Law include adding maternity benefits to voluntary social insurance, aiming to attract more participants.

EU report on Vietnam’s human rights situation lacks objectivity

The 2023 EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World continued to put forth a number of unobjective comments, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Pham Thu Hang said on June 6.

Spokesperson: EU report fails to reflect Vietnam’s human rights progress

Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang emphasized Vietnam’s consistent efforts to protect human rights and improve citizens’ quality of life.

Proposal to reduce prison sentences for juvenile offenders

The proposal to reduce prison sentences for juveniles on a case-by-case basis has been outlined in the draft Juvenile Justice Law.

Revised Social Insurance Law to align with wage reform implementation

The National Assembly Standing Committee has called for an in-depth evaluation of wage reform impacts on pensions ahead of passing the revised Social Insurance Law.

Vietnamese Embassy mobilizes support after shopping center fire in Warsaw

A devastating fire in a Warsaw shopping center destroyed numerous stalls owned by Vietnamese merchants. Authorities and the Vietnamese Embassy are working to assist affected individuals.

Vietnam’s human rights report passed at UPR Working Session

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) approved Vietnam’s National Report at its 46th session (fourth cycle) in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 10 (local time).