Additional policies needed for better elderly care: NA Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to issue additional policies for better care and protection of Vietnamese senior citizens at the sixth Congress of the Vietnam Association of the Elderly on January 14.
Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man (eleventh from the right) poses a photo with the new executive committee of the Vietnam Association of the Elderly in its congress on January 14. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the NationalAssembly Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to issue additional policies forbetter care and protection of Vietnamese senior citizens at the sixth Congressof the Vietnam Association of the Elderly on January 14.
Held both in in-person and virtual forms, the congress gatheredover 400 delegates, representing some 9.7 million members of the associationnationwide.
In her opening remarks, Chairman of the Vietnam Associationof the Elderly’s Central Committee Pham Thi Hai Chuyen said over the last fiveyears, the association has actively engaged in the formation of importantlegal documents and policies designated for the elderly.
Chief among these are the national action programme on olderpeople for the 2021 – 2030 period and policies on social security and healthinsurance which have helped enhance elderly care and promote their role insociety, she said.
The Vietnamese elderly have also further upheld theirrole in building the Party and the government, preserving traditional cultural values,safeguarding the country’s sovereignty over land and maritime territories,maintaining social order and security, fighting crimes and corruptions,protecting the environment, and developing new-style rural and civilized urbanareas.
NA Vice Chairman Man, for his part, hailed the association for its dedicatedcommitment in fostering the elderly care and engaging them in socio-economicdevelopment and national construction and safeguarding. The association has beenfunctioning well as the voice of the elderly, representing their wishes,legitimate rights and benefits, he said.
The congress elected a 93-member executive committee, withNguyen Thanh Binh, permanent deputy head of the Party Central Committee’sOrganisation Commission, voted as new chairman for the 2021-2026 term.
According to the association, there are some 11.4 millionsenior citizens at 60 years old and above across Vietnam, accounting for 12 percent of the population.Over 9.7 million among them are members of the association, up 1.1 million fromthe figure reported at the start of the association’s previous term.
Now, 95 percent of the elderly in Vietnam are healthinsurance holders. Most hospitals are giving priority in healthcareservices for those aged above 80 years old./.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has hailed the elderly as an invaluable asset of the nation, an important force of the country, and pillars of Vietnamese families and society.
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Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hailed the Vietnam Association of the Elderly (VAE) for their achievements over the past five years during a meeting in Hanoi on January 13 with delegates to the sixth National Congress of the VAE.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
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Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man (eleventh from the right) poses a photo with the new executive committee of the Vietnam Association of the Elderly in its congress on January 14. (Photo: VNA)
