poverty

Multidimensional poverty rate to reduce to 2.93 per cent at end of 2023

December 12, 2023 | 10:28

The multidimensional poverty rate in Vietnam will reduce to 2.93 per cent in 2023, a drop of 1.1 percentage points compared to last year, according to the Government’s report on the implementation of the national programme on sustainable poverty reduction.

Unlocking every dollar for a world in crisis

October 05, 2023 | 14:44

The pandemic left a legacy of poverty, debt distress, and inequality, amid a worsening cost-of-living crisis.

165 million people fell into poverty in 3 years of crisis: UN

July 14, 2023 | 16:24

The Covid-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and the war in Ukraine have pushed 165 million people into poverty since 2020, the United Nations said Thursday, calling for a pause in debt repayments for developing countries.

Oxfam urges urgent change to ASEAN tax policies to defeat poverty and COVID-19

June 25, 2020 | 08:00

Lan Mercado, regional director of Oxfam in Asia, points out three things that the regions should do to defeat poverty in the ASEAN.

Poverty tops concerns of Vietnamese citizens: 2019 PAPI Report

April 29, 2020 | 12:37

Even before Vietnam became affected by COVID-19, poverty, economic growth and the environment were top concerns of citizens in the country, reveals the 2019 Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) Report released by the UNDP on April 28.

Persistent trade tensions risk worsening poverty: World Bank

October 09, 2019 | 09:17

As global trade tensions persist, investments are put on hold and without that cash to boost economic growth, poverty could surge, the World Bank's chief economist warned Tuesday (Oct 9).

Plans afoot to curb poverty

September 12, 2019 | 11:15

Together with the Southeast Asian region as a whole, Vietnam is placing rapid poverty reduction at the top of strong commitments to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, aided by several excellent gains made over the past few years. Phuong Hao reports.

Mexico blocks caravan of 1,200 Central American migrants

June 06, 2019 | 09:42

Authorities blocked a caravan of around 1,200 Central American migrants Wednesday (Jun 5) after they entered Mexico bound for the United States, as the government scrambled to dodge President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs over undocumented immigration.

Lai Chau supports sustainable poverty alleviation

December 04, 2018 | 11:29

The north-western mountainous province of Lai Chau has implemented various measures to boost local living standards in line with the provincial Party Committee’s resolution on sustainable poverty alleviation for 2016 – 2020.

Vietnam hailed for meeting development goals

April 06, 2013 | 17:00

Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Angel Gurria has hailed Vietnam as a success in meeting millennium development goals (MDGs) and taking new approaches to social cohesion and poverty reduction.

Poverty reduction on the back foot

January 28, 2013 | 17:09

Macro instability and external shocks have created new challenges to Vietnam’s poverty reduction achievements.

Cash cow for a poor province

June 20, 2011 | 10:00

‘All the development plans of communes have to be based on the demands of locals’

UN urges renewed effort on MDGs

February 07, 2011 | 11:01

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam John Hendra provides VIR with his insights on the country’s progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

World Bank pledges continued support

February 04, 2011 | 09:53

With Vietnam on its way to becoming the next big emerging economy in the region, the choices made today will determine exactly how the country builds on its already considerable achievements. World Bank Country Director for Vietnam Victoria Kwakwa takes a look at the challenges ahead.