Hanoi, Oct. 17 -- Vietnam has considered sustainable poverty reduction a consistent and long-term national policy throughout its process of renewal and development towards socialism. According to the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, citizens have the right to social security and equal access to welfare benefits. The State is responsible for developing a social protection system and supporting vulnerable groups such as the poor, the elderly, people with disabilities, and those in difficult circumstances. Poverty reduction, therefore, is not only a social policy but also aims to ensure human rights. During 2021-2025, Vietnam has achieved remarkable progress in this area. The national poverty rate dropped from 5.2% in 2021 ...