Electronic employment contracts will have the same legal validity as paper documents starting from 2026.
The Government has just issued Decree No. 337/2025/ND-CP, dated December 24, 2025, stipulating electronic labor contracts, affirming their legal validity equivalent to paper-based contracts. It also sets out the principles, conditions, and roadmap for implementation to promote digital transformation in the fields of labor and employment.
Social Insurance and Health Insurance Policies – A Solid Foundation for Social Security
List of 35 occupational diseases eligible for SI benefits from February 15, 2026.
The Government set targets for expanding social insurance coverage until 2030
Minimum voluntary social insurance premium be unchanged under new multidimensional poverty measure
Tax-Cut Proposals Threaten Japan’s Social Stability: Assessing Social Security’s Costs and Benefits
With Japanese politicians of all stripes calling for breaks to ease the tax burden on working-age people, the author warns against a “short-sighted populism” that could undermine the social security system and exacerbate economic inequality.
Insurance care plan for elderly to expand
China makes it easier for families to tap employee healthcare insurance funds
Social security covers more gig workers
Civil servants to receive 1.3-month year-end bonus, junior-grade officers will get additional one-time payment
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
Building a high-quality workforce to meet global standards
In the draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress, human resource development is identified as one of the key strategic breakthroughs to usher the country into a new era.
Per capita income climbs 9.3% in 2025
Achieving double-digit growth requires new growth model: PM
Youth joblessness remains stubborn despite labour gains
Full health insurance coverage reaches all poor, elderly citizens from 2026
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Work Injury and Occupational Disease
Survivor’s
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Certificate of coverage
ISSA-ASSA Networking
