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Vietnam may fall into the group of countries that have the fastest-growing poverty rate due to the pandemic

Vietnam's poverty rate per capita on the threshold of US$ 5.50 a day is forecast to increase by 3 to 10 percentage points depending on the extent of the pandemic's impact, making Vietnam among…

Cooperation to overcome dual challenges

This is the theme of the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction and the ASEAN Day of Disaster Management. The celebration took place on the morning of October 13, organized by the General…

1.3 billion VND to support informal workers in Ho Chi Minh City affected by the Covid-19 pandemic

On October 5, 2021, Oxfam in Vietnam, in collaboration with the New Zealand Embassy and the Swiss Embassy, announced a humanitarian aid worth nearly VND 1.3 billion to support migrant workers who…

Social Organisations Share Experiences in Legal Aid

On September 21, the Justice Initiative Facilitation Fund (JIFF) shared experiences on legal support for civil cases and criminal proceedings and the implementation of the Law on Legal Aid 2017.

Speeding up the progress of informal workers affected by the pandemic to receive support from the 26 trillion VND relief package

In the Humanitarian Package of 26 trillion VND in 2020, the informal group is one of the most affected groups, but it is also difficult to determine the criteria for disbursement.

Mr. Pham Quang Tu

Is the relief package of VND 26,000 billion disbursed as expected?

The Government has just issued Resolution 68 on a number of policies to support employees and employers facing difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic with a value of VND 26,000 billion. In the…

Government's relief package for people affected by COVID-19

The VietnamPlus reporter had an interview with Mr. Pham Quang Tu, Deputy Country Director of Oxfam in Vietnam, about how to properly and adequately identify those who need support in the new…

Budget disclosure index of ministries and central-level state agencies in 2020

While the provincial budget transparency has been continuously improved through the annual Provincial Open Budget Index (POBI), the ministries and central agencies have not made any…

POBI Index 2020: Local budget disclosure improves, but shows signs of slowing

The national average score on Provincial Open Budget Index (POBI) in 2020 reached 69.09/100 points, an increase of 3.54 points compared to the 2019 result. Vinh Long, Da Nang, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Hai…

Women's Political Participation

Nearly 190 female candidates for the National Assembly and People's Council in Can Tho city and Dong Thap province have participated in a series of training courses on the election of the XV National…