13/02/2026 01:05 PM
Issuing regulations on electronic Social Insurance records and Health Insurance cards
On February 3, 2026, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) promulgated Circular No. 09/2026/TT-BTC, providing regulations on the creation and use of electronic social insurance (SI) records and health insurance (HI) cards. This Circular took effect from the date of signing.
13/02/2026 11:05 AM
31 years of VSS– A pillar of social security, serving the people.
In 2026, Vietnam Social Security (VSS) marks the 31st anniversary of establishment and development – a journey closely linked to the improvement of the social security system, ensuring the stability of people's lives, and promoting sustainable socio-economic development.
13/02/2026 08:15 AM
Newly established businesses soar 126.8% in January
Nearly 24,200 new businesses were established nationwide in January, surging 40.9% from December and 126.8% year on year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
12/02/2026 02:03 PM
Gov’t urges localities to strive for at least 10% GRDP growth rate in 2026
The Government has urged ministries, agencies and localities to strive to accelerate GRDP growth to over 10 percent in 2026.
10/02/2026 03:12 PM
Viet Nam targets expanded social security policy coverage in 2026
The year 2026 is a pivotal year marking the beginning of a new development phase for the social security system. Therefore, it is necessary to continue maintaining growth momentum and expanding coverage of social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance, towards the goal of a sustainable and inclusive social security system.
10/02/2026 08:46 AM
VSS launched the program "Giving Health Insurance Cards to people in difficult circumstances, bringing a warm Tết to the poor in the New Year."
VSS issued Plan No. 2716/KH-BHXH to launch the program "Giving Health Insurance Cards to people in difficult circumstances, bringing a warm Tết to the poor in the new year."
10/02/2026 08:06 AM
Vietnam aims for 100% of citizens to have electronic health records by 2030
Resolution 262, adopted by the National Assembly on December 11, 2025, approves the investment policy for the National Target Programme on Health Care, Population and Development for the 2026–2035 period. One of the programme’s overarching goals is to ensure that, during 2026–2035, all citizens in Vietnam are provided with primary healthcare, with disease prevention carried out early, remotely and at the grassroots level, thereby reducing the burden of illness.
09/02/2026 04:52 PM
Five-year plan approved with $40 billion in funding to advance growth and reduce poverty
The programme's main goals are to build modern, culturally rich and sustainable new rural areas; promote comprehensive development in ethnic and mountainous regions; and implement inclusive, multidimensional poverty reduction while ensuring gender equality and social welfare.
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