Highlights from the ACAI Delegation’s Visit: A Journey to Shape the Future of Active Ageing in Vietnam
From June 22 to 25, 2026, the ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI) – an intergovernmental organization established in 2020 to support ASEAN countries in adapting to the trend of population ageing – conducted an official working visit to Vietnam. This working visit was part of Phase 2 of the “Promoting Active Ageing […]
The Silver Economy: A New Dawn for Sustainable Development in Vietnam
Notice No. 133/TB-VPCP on the Silver Economy marks a strategic shift in Vietnam: moving from the pressure of ageing to a new growth engine. With international expertise and deep local roots, HelpAge International in Vietnam (HAIV) is committed to partnering with the Government to create a person-centred ecosystem in which older persons drive development. The […]
Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs: The Journey of “Unwavering Dedication” Honored at Human Act Prize 2025
On the evening of December 16, 2025, at the Ho Guom Opera House (Hanoi), the Intergenerational Self-Help Club (ISHC) model was named in the most prestigious category – Prize of the Year – at the Human Act Prize 2025 ceremony. This accolade is a well-deserved recognition for a journey spanning nearly two decades of persistent […]
Advancing the Scale-Up of Integrated Community-Based Long-Term Care for Older People
On 16 December 2025, HelpAge International in Vietnam (HAI), in partnership with the Vietnam Association of the Elderly (VAE), convened a National Consultation Meeting on Expanding the Integrated Long-Term Care Model for Older People through Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs, with financial support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam. The workshop brought together leaders […]
HelpAge International commits to accompanying the Action Month for Older Persons in Vietnam 2025
Joining the meaningful and celebratory atmosphere, Ms. Tran Bich Thuy, Country Director of HelpAge International (HAI) in Vietnam, attended the launching ceremony of the “Action Month for Older Persons in Vietnam 2025.” The event reaffirmed HAI’s strong commitment to working alongside the Government and partners in Vietnam towards a more inclusive and age-friendly society. A […]
Older Persons Included in the Employment Law 2025 – A Major Step Forward in Policies to Adapt to Population Ageing
On June 16, 2025, the 15th National Assembly passed the revised Employment Law (Employment Law of 2025), consisting of 8 chapters and 55 articles, which will take effect on January 1, 2026, replacing the Employment Law of 2013. For the first time, provisions concerning older persons are explicitly and separately included in the Employment Law, […]
Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs to Be Replicated Nationwide Through 2035
On August 1, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long signed Decision No. 1648/QĐ-TTg, approving the “Project for the Replication of Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs Until 2035” (Project 1648). This marks an important step, reaffirming the role and necessity of Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs in protecting, caring for, and promoting the role of older people within communities. […]
Enhancing the resilience of older people in the context of climate change in Vietnam – An Intergenerational approach and some policy recommendations
Date published: Oct 2024 Number of page: 16 Format: PDF Author: HelpAge International in Vietnam Download: Vietnamese English
Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs: A Sustainable Solution to Population Ageing
According to the report from the Vietnam Association of the Elderly, by the end of 2024, a total of 8,432 Intergenerational Self-Help Clubs (ISHCs) had been established nationwide, with more than 484,000 members. This impressive figure demonstrates the demand for ISHCs, which are a comprehensive model for adapting to population ageing The ISHC model has […]
Exchange, study, and share experiences on Implementing the Case Management System in the Community
On November 11, 2024, in Thanh Hoa province, the program ‘Learning and Experience Exchange visit’ took place within the framework of Project TA-9928 ‘Piloting Innovative Community-Based Long-Term Care Systems and Services.’ This event saw the participation of project experts from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), experts from HelpAge International in Vietnam (HAI), representatives from the […]
