Committee asks for strengthening illegal immigration prevention

Thao Tran – Khanh Van

Dec 14, 2020 / 09:14 AM

The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has asked for stricter measures to prevent illegal immigrants as part of Vietnam’s COVID-19 prevention and control efforts amid the context of complicated development of the pandemic in the world.

The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on November 30 sent an urgent message to relevant ministries, agencies and localities to ask for measures to prevent illegal immigration.

Photo for illustration. Source kinhtedothi.vn

In light of the complicated development of the COVID-19 in the world with the number of patients keeping increasing and a high risk for the disease to enter and spread in the country, the committee urged relevant ministries, agencies and localities to continue staying vigilant and implementing preventive measures against the disease.
They are also required to continue strict control of entry, especially at land and sea border areas and border gates and reviewing those returning Việt Nam from abroad to soon detect and prevent illegal immigrants. Illegal immigrants will be strictly punished and put under quarantine as regulated.
It is also needed to closely supervise the organization of quarantine at all quarantine facilities to ensure those put under quarantine to strictly abide by related regulations. Organizations and individuals who are found to violate regulations leading to the transmission of COVID-19 among the community will be strictly handled.

Nearly 80,000 public employees receive benefits after early retirement

According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, around 100,000 public employees will leave public service due to restructuring, including about 85,000 early retirees, from 2025 to 2027,

21 Dec, 07:30 AM

Vietnam to implement first child-centered Juvenile Justice Law in 2026

Vietnam has taken a major step toward child-centered justice with the adoption of the Juvenile Justice Law, a landmark outcome of four years of international cooperation aimed at strengthening protections for children across the criminal justice system.

18 Dec, 10:18 AM

Vietnam marks 25 years of ILO Convention commitment in labor law enforcement

Marking 25 years since ratifying ILO Convention No. 182, Vietnam and its international partners reaffirmed their commitment to harness labor law enforcement, particularly ending child labor amid remaining challenges.

17 Dec, 08:28 PM

15-year campaign builds a safer, more responsible traffic culture across Hanoi

After 15 years, a long-running traffic safety campaign continues to shape safer behavior and shared responsibility on Hanoi’s streets.

16 Dec, 09:28 PM

Border soldiers walk alongside children on Lai Chau’s hardships to school

In Vietnam’s northern border highlands, many children begin their school day hours before sunrise, walking dangerous mountain paths to reach class. Behind their perseverance stands quiet, long-term support from border soldiers, teachers and local authorities.

15 Dec, 07:33 PM