15/11/2025 02:00 PM

VGP - The 15th National Assembly (NA) on November 13 approved the socio-economic development plan for 2026, setting 15 major targets, including the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of at least 10 percent.

14/11/2025 10:38 AM

During the 2018–2025 period, the institutionalization of major policies and the completion of laws and policies on Social Insurance (SI) were combined with the completion of laws and policies on employment, policies for people with meritorious services to the revolution, and other related laws and policies. Specifically, the following have been promulgated: The Labor Code (2019), the Law on Vietnamese Workers Working Abroad under Contract (2020), the Ordinance on Preferential Treatment for People with Meritorious Services, the Law on SI (2024), and the Law on Employment (2025). In addition, the Government has issued relevant resolutions, decrees, and decisions.

14/11/2025 08:58 AM

The two sides would identify priority areas for collaboration during 2026–2027, including public administration management and technology application to governance, in line with their shared potential and strong relations.

13/11/2025 03:48 PM

Social Security recipients will receive a 2.8% boost in their monthly benefits in 2026, the Social Security Administration announced Friday. However, many seniors say the annual adjustments haven’t been enough to cover their ever-rising expenses.

13/11/2025 10:57 AM

As one of the fastest nations in the world to overcome poverty, Viet Nam has been recognised by the international community for its tireless efforts in poverty alleviation. With the dedicated attention of the Party and State, alongside the determination of every citizen, the goal of “a Viet Nam with no poverty” is becoming increasingly attainable.

13/11/2025 10:02 AM

The minimum wage for employees working under labour contracts will officially increase from January 1, 2026, with rises ranging from 250,000 VND to 350,000 VND per month compared to current levels.

12/11/2025 02:40 PM

After 15 years of implementing the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee’s Directive No. 38-CT/TW dated September 7, 2009 on "Promoting health insurance (HI) in the new situation", Vietnam’s HI policy has achieved many important results, gradually becoming a solid pillar of the social security system.

07/11/2025 02:24 PM

Vietnam Social Security (VSS) in coordination with the Embassy of Denmark, organized an online workshop titled "Effective Management of Diabetes Costs in the New Context" last week in Hanoi. VSS Deputy Director Nguyen Duc Hoa chaired the event, which gathered nearly 300 delegates representing VSS units and provincial offices, and relevant health agencies.