In 2022, Nguyen Hoang Cam advised his wife to give up their private business and spend time traveling. Together, they have been to more than 10 cities and provinces, making up for the years they had to work hard to provide for their family.

In an effort to combat loneliness and keep up with the digital age, senior citizens in HCM City are enrolling in special classes to learn how to use smartphones and social media.

At 73, Mr. Doan Hoang Hai exemplifies the spirit of lifelong learning, recently earning his doctorate in Business Administration from Tra Vinh University.

The average life expectancy of Vietnamese in 2023 increased to 74.5 years, with longevity varying in different localities with a gap of 6.8 years between the lowest and highest figures.

Data revealed that the older population will spend around eight to eleven years living with illness.

The number of elderly people is forecast to represent 17 per cent of the total population by 2030, rising to 25 per cent by 2050.

In 2023, Vietnam has more than 16 million elderly people.

In the context of improved healthcare and increased life expectancy, the issue of suitable employment for the elderly needs to be addressed proactively through labour and employment policies.

According to a study by the United Nations Population Fund, 80% of the population after retirement want to find jobs.