Tag: Social
Worsening gender imbalance could cause social disorder: experts
VietNamNet Bridge - Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Ba Thuy has warned against a growing imbalance in the sex ratio in Vietnam. VietNamNet Bridge - Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Ba Thuy has warned against a growing imbalance in the sex ratio in Vietnam.Speaking at a seminar in Ha Noi December 22, Mr. Thuy, who is also general director of the General Department... Read more
Vietnam gender ratio could result in social disorder: experts
Experts are warning of increasing sex-related crimes and general social disorder if the highly unnatural level of gender imbalance in the country is not addressed. They were speaking at conference in Hanoi Monday on “building a project to intervene in elements that affect gender at birth,” organized... Read more
SOCIAL IN BRIEF 22/12
HCM City officials help workers; Peach blossom fails to flower; Festival teaches children about Food Safety and Hygiene; Experts discuss expanding scope of hospital services; France’s Val de Marne delegation visits Yen Bai; Hoa Hao Buddhists celebrate founder’s birthday Deputy Chairwoman of HCMC People’s Committee, Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, visits... Read more
SOCIAL IN BRIEF 21/12
Big reduction in traffic accidents in 2008; Houses built for over 4,600 poor ethnic households; Statue ‘President Ho Chi Minh arrives in Cam Ranh bay’ inaugurated; Frost and hoarfrost to reoccur in northern mountainous provinces; Houses of ‘great solidarity’ built in Quang Tri Big reduction in traffic accidents in 2008The traffic police... Read more
Int’l employment and social development aid put to good use
VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has received almost 57 million USD in aid from international organisations for a range of successful labour and social development projects since 2003, This year, 1.5 million people have found jobs.This figure was announced during a conference on international partnership... Read more
Viet Nam needs social worker training program
VietNamNet Bridge – About 20,000 amateur welfare workers in Viet Nam are working with experience and heart, but without much-needed professional skills, according to Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Bach Hong. In nearly 3,000 communes across the country, one quarter of the people are poor.“Because of this, social problems... Read more
SOCIAL IN BRIEF 16/12
Overseas Vietnamese helps Truong Sa soldiers; China, Vietnam to cooperate in transport development; Fatherland Front President wishes Catholics a merry Christmas The Overseas Vietnamese Association in Japan handed over more than 7,000 USD to help support soldiers in the Truong Sa archipelagos.The Overseas Vietnamese Association (OVA) in Japan handed over more... Read more
Experts call for strong measures to prevent social insurance debt
VietNamNet Bridge – Enterprises, which have been remiss in paying employees’ social insurance, will have to pay a fine of 20 per cent of the debt to the State, according to a proposal by the HCM City Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs. Enterprises, which have been remiss in paying employees’ social insurance, will have to pay... Read more
SOCIAL IN BRIEF 15/12
Cattle receive foot-and-mouth vaccine; Disabled students receive scholarships; Singapore offers SG$1m scholarships to Vietnamese students; New library stores digitised research; Embassy promotes French language; Project enhances IT use in schools Cattle receive foot-and-mouth vaccinePrime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has demanded more vaccines for cattle be provided... Read more
SOCIAL IN BRIEF 14/12
1,100 metres of Phan Thiet seashore washed out; Ministries to protect forests; Cold air to affect northern region; Over 106,000 outstanding members of Youth Union admitted into Party; VND8 billion for people with disabilities 1,100 metres of Phan Thiet seashore washed outOver 1,100 metres of seashore have been washed out at Phu Hai ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh... Read more