Viet Nam has called on the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to continue supporting the country in discussions and negotiations on a future international convention on the rights of older persons, underscoring its commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of the elderly amid rapid population ageing.

In the course of human development, the “silver economy” is no longer an unfamiliar concept but an inevitable trend. For Viet Nam, proactively building an economic ecosystem that can adapt to the pace of population ageing is not only a social welfare solution, but also a gateway to a new growth model that is sustainable and humane.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has demanded developing a "silver economy" with harmonious cultural, political, economic and social progress that turns the burden of ageing into an economic development opportunity.

A national scientific conference on Viet Nam’s emerging “silver economy” was held in Ha Noi on November 15. The hybrid event connected 33 locations nationwide and brought together senior Party and State leaders, experts, and international organisations.