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The forgotten golden generation of workers

The forgotten golden generation of workers

Millions of workers who silently contributed to Vietnam’s remarkable economic reforms are now forgotten as they approach retirement age.
Retirees can't retire, pensions don't cover basic needs

Retirees can't retire, pensions don't cover basic needs

With $2 million in savings, I'm not ready to retire

With $2 million in savings, I'm not ready to retire

Vietnam pension system world's 57th best: report

Vietnam pension system world's 57th best: report

Placed 57th out of 70 economies in a global ranking of pension system development, Vietnam lags most of its Southeast Asian peers.
June 3, 2020 | 05:00 pm PT
Vietnam draws road map for increasing retirement age

Vietnam draws road map for increasing retirement age

Vietnam has drawn up a 14-year roadmap to increase retirement age in the country to 62 for men and 60 for women.
November 22, 2019 | 05:00 pm PT
Vietnam ups retirement age, adds a public holiday

Vietnam ups retirement age, adds a public holiday

Vietnam will increase the retirement age to 60 years for women and 62 for men under Labor Code changes approved by the parliament.
November 20, 2019 | 01:28 am PT
Vietnam’s retirement age rise worries blue-collar workers

Vietnam’s retirement age rise worries blue-collar workers

Bill meant to smooth pension payment in aging country, but older workers are not sure they want to continue for longer.
November 5, 2018 | 05:05 pm PT
Aging population prompts Vietnam to look at raising retirement levels

Aging population prompts Vietnam to look at raising retirement levels

People will have to work for an extra five years to get their pensions if one option is approved.
April 24, 2018 | 04:40 pm PT
Experts at odds over timeline for raising retirement age in Vietnam

Experts at odds over timeline for raising retirement age in Vietnam

Say young people won't be able to find jobs if old people work for longer.
April 26, 2017 | 03:15 am PT
Vietnam's labor ministry still dithering over raising retirement age

Vietnam's labor ministry still dithering over raising retirement age

With the pension fund running dry, people may have to work for longer.
April 24, 2017 | 04:53 am PT
Soaring national debt puts increased pressure on Vietnam’s aging population

Soaring national debt puts increased pressure on Vietnam’s aging population

Debt-laden Vietnam will soon have to figure out how to pay for a rapidly growing number of old people.
October 14, 2016 | 01:09 am PT
Vietnam's pension books getting stretched to the limit

Vietnam's pension books getting stretched to the limit

Raising the retirement age is looking like the only way to deal with an aging population.
October 13, 2016 | 07:41 pm PT
Retirement could be a long way off for aging Vietnamese workers

Retirement could be a long way off for aging Vietnamese workers

Lawmakers are set to debate a new proposal to lift the retirement age in Vietnam.
September 15, 2016 | 03:47 pm PT
 
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