24/07/2026 09:20 AM

According to the municipal Department of Health, as of July 20, a total of 732,873 residents had undergone periodic check-ups and had electronic health records established. The figure reflects encouraging initial results from the citywide campaign launched by the department and underscores local authorities' commitment to implementing one of the largest community healthcare programmes ever undertaken in the southern metropolis.

23/07/2026 08:25 AM

The National Wage Council has put foward a proposal to the Government to raise the regional minimum wage by 7.8 percent, applicable from January 1, 2027.

22/07/2026 08:20 AM

Families with two daughters may become eligible for tuition exemptions or reductions, student health insurance support, school milk programs and other incentives under a proposal aimed at addressing Viet Nam's persistent imbalance in the sex ratio at birth.

14/07/2026 01:50 PM

In recent years, numerous social welfare policies aimed at caring for older people and promoting their role in society have been vigorously implemented by the government and local authorities, helping the elderly to live happily, healthily, and meaningfully, while continuing to contribute to their families and society.

14/07/2026 08:05 AM

Viet Nam has nearly 70 million people of working age (15–64 years), placing the country in a "golden population" period—an important demographic advantage for driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and realizing its development aspirations in the new era.

01/07/2026 08:25 AM

Protecting, caring for and improving public health has always been a top priority of the Party and the State, recognised as a foremost political task and a central pillar of national development strategies and policies.

26/06/2026 03:49 PM

Under the motto “staying close and responsive to the people at the grassroots level, while promoting modernisation and autonomy at higher levels”, Thai Nguyen’s healthcare system has undergone strong transformation. Grassroots healthcare has been firmly strengthened, while higher-level medical facilities are increasingly affirming their role as centres for training, medical examination, and treatment for the northern region.

22/06/2026 04:40 PM

By the end of 2025, only four fund management companies had been licensed to manage supplementary pension funds: Dragon Capital Vietnam, SSI Asset Management, MB Capital and Vietcombank Fund Management Company, Ministry of Finance data shows.

Ho Chi Minh City targets completion of universal health check-ups by December 15

Regional minimum wage proposed to increase by 7.8% from January 1, 2027

Health ministry proposes subsidies for families with two daughters

Humane policies care for old people’s lives

Viet Nam has nearly 70 million people of working age

Turning goal of free annual health check-ups for all into reality

Building a modern, people-centred healthcare system

Việt Nam moves to boost supplementary pension funds