Social Insurance – The Social Security Pillar For Female Workers

In Vietnam’s social security system, Social Insurance (SI) plays a foundational role in protecting the rights of workers, particularly female workers – a group that both participates in production and bears the responsibility of motherhood. More than merely a social policy, SI is an important instrument for realizing the goal of gender equality, ensuring that women do not have to choose between their career and their family. Maternity policies and dedicated healthcare benefits for women are the clearest embodiment of the State’s commitment to this goal.

China to build 'birth-friendly society', refine social security system

China said on Thursday it would build a "childbirth-friendly society" in ​the next five years, pledging to address concerns over employment, education, medical care, health and income, according ‌to an official government report.

Viet Nam to continue strengthening social security policies in 2026 to improve living standards

To ensure that average income per capita continues to rise in 2026 and that living standards improve, the Government and local authorities at all levels need to continue effectively implementing social security programmes and policies, improve job quality, and create employment opportunities for workers.