21/05/2026 08:20 AM

The Prime Minister has issued a directive no 17/CT-TTg dated May 6, 2026 to implement the Politburo’s goal that, from 2026, citizens will be entitled to free periodic health check-ups and screenings at least once a year.

15/05/2026 02:24 PM

Overview of the establishment and development of Viet Nam Social Security

15/05/2026 08:25 AM

According to Clause 2 Article 2 of 2024 Law on Social Insurance (SI), workers who are foreign citizens working in Vietnam shall be covered by compulsory social insurance if they work for a Vietnamese employer under a definite-term labor contracts with a term of 12 months or more.

15/05/2026 08:20 AM

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and Head of the PCC’s Commission for Policy and Strategy, Nguyen Thanh Nghi, held a working session with delegations from foreign and domestic business associations and enterprises in Ha Noi on May 13 within the framework of the Viet Nam Connect Forum 2026.

14/05/2026 04:40 PM

In the new development phase, Viet Nam is shifting from mass attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) to a more selective, quality-, efficiency- and sustainability-driven investment cooperation approach, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang stated at a forum in Ha Noi on May 13.

14/05/2026 08:10 AM

Việt Nam plans its biggest update in years to the health insurance drug list, adding 84 medicines, including 30 cancer treatments, to expand patient access and curb costs. Appraisal is due this quarter.

13/05/2026 05:01 PM

Vietnam aims to conduct all citizen-government transactions digitally by 2035 under a newly approved national transformation program.

13/05/2026 04:53 PM

May has been designated by the Government as "Universal Social Insurance Campaign Month," a peak period for promoting the significance, role, and practical benefits of Social insurance to all segments of the population. For 2026, under the theme "“Social Insurance – Lifelong Security and Support" the message is clearly emphasized: social insurance policies are not only a source of income protection.. for workers facing risks such as illness, accidents, or job loss, but also a sustainable foundation for old age. This serves as a "social safety net," enabling individuals to proactively protect their future, ensure their’s lives long-term stability, and contribute to building a sustainable and humane society.