The proposal sent by Culture, Sports, and Tourism Deputy Minister Ta Quang Dong to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs said that the government has provided financial support to many local firms and employees of various fields to help them overcome the difficulties brought by the Covid-19 pandemic.
However, those working in the culture and tourism sectors that have also been badly affected by the pandemic have not received any support from the government.
"Tours and shows have all been cancelled due to social distancing regulations, and artists and tourist guides have been unemployed for a long time," the proposal said. "We call for support from the government for these groups."
The minister proposed financial support of VND5.4 million (USD235) per person.
At present, there are over 2,000 artists at state-owned art groups and 26,721 tourist guides in the country.