Social policies are implemented promptly.

Kinhtedothi - According to Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung, in general, social policies have been implemented fundamentally, correctly, sufficiently and promptly, thereby creating very important changes in awareness, action and effectiveness.

On the afternoon of November 4, the National Assembly continued to discuss in a plenary session at the hall the assessment of the results of the implementation of the socio-economic development plan for 2024; the projected socio-economic development plan for 2025 and many other important contents.

Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung spoke to explain and clarify a number of issues raised by National Assembly deputies. Photo: Quochoi.vn

Gradually increase social assistance levels

Speaking to explain and clarify a number of issues raised by National Assembly deputies, Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung said that in recent times, with the participation of the entire socio-political system, in general, social policies have been implemented fundamentally, correctly, sufficiently and promptly, thereby creating very important changes in awareness, action and effectiveness.

In particular, the policy on people with meritorious services is one of the outstanding policies, one of the best implemented social policies today. Sustainable poverty reduction policies for disadvantaged groups towards ensuring minimum social security and gradually increasing social assistance levels are being effectively implemented.

The poverty reduction rate reached the standard of 1%, now only 1.93%, which is a great effort in the context of consecutive natural disasters, floods and storms. For the first time, the target of labor productivity was achieved at 5.56% compared to the set requirements. The good news is that the happiness index increased by 11 levels.

Minister Dao Ngoc Dung added that recently, at the end of October, Vietnam was the only country in Asia to be directly invited by the G7 countries to report on typical examples of implementing social policies and promoting the role of people with disabilities and disadvantaged people in today's society...

Regarding high-quality human resource training, Minister Dao Ngoc Dung said that in addition to focusing on mass human resource training, it is necessary to focus on high-quality human resource training associated with promoting scientific research, developing technology applications, and promoting innovative startups. Strive to be in the top 3 ASEAN countries in global innovation by the end of 2025.

National Assembly deputies attend the 8th Session of the 15th National Assembly on the afternoon of November 4. Photo: Quochoi.vn

Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung said that it is necessary to focus on two major projects on human resource development in the semiconductor industry until 2030, with a vision to 2050, and the project on developing high-quality human resources to serve high-tech development.

Some issues that need attention are having effective policies to attract high-quality human resources to the public sector; in university training, focusing on scientific research, especially taking university autonomy as a breakthrough; in vocational education, focusing on innovation in the direction of openness and flexible cooperation between schools, businesses and the state, in which connecting businesses must be a breakthrough.

At the same time, focusing on two major issues, from 2025, it is necessary to build a national policy framework on preventing and combating population aging and adjusting the replacement fertility rate. This is a very important and strategic issue.

Regarding unemployment and underemployment among young people, Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung said that, in general, the unemployment rate is at an acceptable level. However, the current unemployment rate among young people is 7.92%, although not reassuring, this is an acceptable number.

Efforts to remove IUU yellow card

Referring to issues related to storm No. 3 (Yagi), Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan sympathized with the loss of life and property of local authorities and people. This storm shows that climate change is becoming increasingly complex, thereby requiring measures to prevent and handle cases caused by natural disasters at a higher level; along with that, continue to perfect institutions related to this issue.

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan speaks at the conference. Photo: Quochoi.vn

Regarding sustainable fisheries development, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said that Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has just signed Official Dispatch No. 111/CD-TTg dated November 4, 2024 of the Prime Minister on focusing on implementing urgent tasks and solutions, focusing on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, preparing to welcome and work with the 5th Inspection Delegation of the European Commission.

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan affirmed that IUU is a step towards sustainable development of fisheries. IUU regulations have also been stipulated in the Fisheries Law. The important issue is implementation in practice.

Regarding measures to remove the yellow card for fisheries, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said that the European Union inspection team has acknowledged the efforts of the Vietnamese Government, ministries and sectors. Many localities have taken drastic actions to prevent illegal fishing and exploitation of seafood; law enforcement forces also support local authorities in their efforts to remove the IUU yellow card...

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