Vietnam Social Security: Ensuring participants' rights and interests, with a people-centered service approach
The New Year of the Horse 2026 arrives as the country passes a milestone of historical significance. 2025—the final year for implementing the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress and the 'finish line' of the 5-year Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2021-2025—has concluded with many important and comprehensive achievements, leaving a profound mark across almost all aspects of life.
VSS rolls out 2026 Administrative Reform Plan, prioritizing digitalization and satisfaction metrics
Issuing regulations on electronic Social Insurance records and Health Insurance cards
31 years of VSS– A pillar of social security, serving the people.
Viet Nam targets expanded social security policy coverage in 2026
Supporting neurodiverse workers is a strategic opportunity – New ISSA report
A new report from the International Social Security Association (ISSA) highlights how supporting neurodivergent workers is a strategic opportunity that should not be missed.
Job stability key to hiking social security
China plans to expand cover for childbirth-related bills
New general social security benefit to replace labour market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance as from 1 May 2026
Tax-Cut Proposals Threaten Japan’s Social Stability: Assessing Social Security’s Costs and Benefits
Developing the labor market, ensuring sustainable employment, expanding the number of participants in unemployment insurance
In the afternoon of November 3rd, at the National Assembly’ Headquarter, the NA Standing Committee provided its opinions on the draft Law on Employment (amended). Vice Chairman of the NA Nguyen Khac Dinh chaired the meeting.
Perfecting health insurance policies, better meeting the benefits of participants
Digital transformation targets better service quality for citizens and businesses
Conference shares international experience in health insurance law amendments
Breakthrough in Implementing Project 06: Elevating Services for Citizens and Businesses
Consulting international experience in amendments and supplements to the Law on Social Insurance in line with Vietnam’s circumstances
VSS speeding up certifying workers eligible for housing rental support
Measures rolled out to ensure adequate medicine supply during Tet
The Drug Administration of Viet Nam (DAV) under the Ministry of Health has issued a directive requesting localities and relevant units to implement measures to fully meet the demand for medicines for medical examination and treatment, particularly in disease prevention and control during the winter–spring season and the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.
Newly established businesses soar 126.8% in January
Gov’t urges localities to strive for at least 10% GRDP growth rate in 2026
Vietnam aims for 100% of citizens to have electronic health records by 2030
Five-year plan approved with $40 billion in funding to advance growth and reduce poverty
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