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Vietnamese government calls for welfare guarantee
Vietnamese government calls for welfare guarantee
1/4/20
The Vietnamese
Government has made efforts to ensure that social welfare for
the public is maintained, especially for the poor and the unemployed, amid the
challenges posed by COVID-19, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said.
At
an online monthly Government meeting on April 1, the PM said the Government
would continue to discuss and issue solutions to resolve difficulties facing
business, boost public investment, ensure public security and order, and in
particular guarantee social welfare.
With
complicated developments surrounding COVID-19, especially in the US, Europe,
and Southeast Asia, PM Phuc said Party General Secretary and State President
Nguyen Phu Trong has appealed to the Party, the armed forces, and the people to
remain united in the fight against the virus.
Touching
on social
distancing measures contained in his Directive No.16, the PM
said these are aimed at protecting public health and include members of the
public consciously keeping a safe distance apart from each other.
Social
distancing, he pointed out, does not mean introducing a lockdown or closing
traffic. At the same time, the distribution of goods and production, especially
of essential goods, medical equipment, and exports, must be maintained, along
with normal export-import via sea and road as well as activities at home.
The
policy on 15-day social distancing is to prevent transmission of the virus
within the community, he explained, adding that each person, household,
enterprise, residential area, ward, village, commune, district, and city or
province must be its own “fortress” in fighting the pandemic. Each and every
Vietnamese citizen is a soldier in the fight.
PM
Phuc also lauded local medical staff for successfully treating infected
patients. The Vietnam Fatherland Front has initially raised over 600 billion
VND (26 million USD) to fund anti-epidemic efforts. The army and public
security forces and all localities have strictly followed Party and State
guidelines on epidemic prevention and control.
The
PM asked Cabinet members to discuss and publicize support packages available
for workers, to ensure social welfare.
Vietnam
has already announced financial and monetary packages to support production and
lives, he explained, which have been introduced by the banking, finance,
industry, trade, and agriculture sectors.
Looking
back the socio-economic situation in the first quarter, the PM said the country
faces various difficulties including severe drought and saline intrusion in the
south, post-effect of the Africa swine fever on livestock industry, and
especially the heavy impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Even
though the World Bank has remarked that Vietnam's economy has stayed resilient
to external shock in the past months, the disruption in supply and sale chains
and declining production have had a negative effect on growth, he said.
A
report delivered at the meeting revealed that Vietnam’s GDP growth stood at
3.82 percent in the first quarter; the lowest since the first quarter of 2009.
Growth
in industry, agriculture, and services were also low.
The
only positive sign was seen in the trade sector, which posted an increase of
8.7 percent in export turnover.
Inflation
is under control, with the consumer price index (CPI) in March down 0.72
percent month-on-month and up just 0.34 percent from December. The CPI in the
first quarter rose 5.56 percent year-on-year.
Of
particular note, exports rose 8.7 percent while imports fell 3.4 percent,
resulting in a trade surplus of 2.8 billion USD.
PM
Phuc called for the re-organisation of domestic production and business, reform
of the working methods the application of scientific-technological advances to
cope with the problems and overcome the pandemic./.
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All comments [ 14 ]
The Vietnamese government has taken various measures, which have grown more stringent over time, to combat the spread of the disease.
The Prime Minister declared a nationwide epidemic and the government is seeking further measures to help people in containment situation.
Vietnam Social Security has provided guidance on temporary suspension of social insurance contributions to the pension and survivor fund for enterprises affected by COVID-19.
Vietnam is taking measures to support its economy as the COVID-19 outbreak grows to support markets and maintain economic stability.
I just hope that other companies do not abuse the system and apply for an extension when they don’t need it.
The business community in Vietnam really welcomes the prime minister's directive. We are very happy to see concrete action.
Viet Nam's proactive efforts come after two decades in which the country has experienced a large improvement in quality of life.
Up to 62 percent of respondents in Vietnam say that their government is doing “right amount” in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the biggest public survey on COVID-19 conducted by the Berlin-based Dalia Research.
The Vietnamese government is planning to issue a decree on deferral of the deadline for payments of taxes and land rental fees, applicable to those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
I think the timing is excellent. The government’s move to support businesses in need is very welcome. It is not late because I don’t think the COVID-19 has affected many businesses directly in Vietnam.
I highly appreciate the measures taken by the government to control the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is apparent that the government has done a fantastic job in controlling COVID-19.
With more information shared, the government would let the people and the business community know the exact situation. Businesses would not have to deal with so much misleading information and would have a clearer picture of how things stand.
Well done Vietnam!
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