Abuse of health service still a challenge: experts The number of health insurance holders has exceeded the goal set by Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc of reaching 80 per cent of the population joining social insurance by the end of 2020.

Việt Nam needs little more time to achieve 90-90-90

Việt Nam News reporter Khoa Thư talks to Eamonn Murphy, Regional Director of UNAIDS, Asia and the Pacific, about the opportunities and challenges facing the elimination of HIV as a public health threat by 2030

Việt Nam faces challenges in fight against HIV/AIDS

The AIDS epidemic in Việt Nam cannot be eliminated by 2030 if the country fails to reaffirm its commitment and show determination in rolling out innovative solutions to prevent the transmission of HIV.

Increasing retirement age a sticky wicket Bùi Sỹ Lợi, Vice Chairman for the National Assembly Committee of Social Affairs, speaks to Hà Nội mới (New Hà Nội) newspaper on increasing the retirement age in Việt Nam

Better legal framework needed for small, medium-sized enterprises

A consistent legal framework related to tax deductions, land allocations and credit programmes is needed to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), experts have urged.

Restructuring of State apparatus key to wage reform: Deputy PM

The restructuring and streamlining of administrative apparatus and preparing the budget for the reformed salary project are key to wage reform.

Đà Nẵng workers win late payment case against S Korean company A court in the central city of Đà Nẵng on Friday ruled in favour of workers whose South Korean employer failed to pay their salaries or social insurance duties for over a year.

Disadvantaged workers to get free tickets to travel home for Tết The HCM City Labour Federation and trade unions plan to provide free bus, train and flight tickets to 35,500 disadvantaged workers to visit home for Tết (Lunar New Year) in late January next year.

Regulatory reform a must to improve business conditions

Going to court is not an option for most firms when it come to resolving disputes.

City welcomes British investment in long-term projects HCM City authorities will create favourable conditions for investors who want to make long-term investments in the city, especially those from the UK, an official said on October 14.