19/08/2026 08:15 AM

In order to build a network of healthcare facilities that meets the needs of the people in the new situation, particularly with the implementation of the two-tier local government model, the Ministry of Health has recently issued a decision to adjust the planning of the healthcare facility network for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

17/08/2026 03:00 PM

Agencies and organisations established or registered for operation in Việt Nam may also obtain electronic identification accounts at any level upon request.

14/08/2026 03:13 PM

The 2024 Law on Social Insurance (SI) and Decree No. 158/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on July 1, 2025, provide more specific provisions on persons subject to compulsory SI and the salary used as the basis for compulsory SI contributions for employees who are foreign citizens working in Vietnam. Proper determination of the salary used as the basis for SI contributions enables enterprises to fully fulfill their obligations while ensuring employees’ social security entitlements.

14/08/2026 09:10 AM

On August 12, the Government Office announced that, in preparation for the second session of the 16th National Assembly, the Prime Minister has requested ministries and ministerial-level agencies to urgently finalize the dossiers and documents for 17 draft laws and resolutions, to ensure quality and complete them on schedule by August 20, 2026, for submission to the National Assembly Standing Committee. Among them is the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Social Insurance (SI), prepared by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

14/08/2026 08:20 AM

On August 6, 2026, Director General of Vietnam Social Security (VSS) Le Hung Son signed Decision No. 666/QD-VSS promulgating the Working Regulations of VSS. The new Regulations aim to strengthen administrative discipline and order, uphold the accountability of heads of units, ensure that work is handled consistently, with clear accountability and in a timely manner, and improve the operational efficiency of the entire system.

13/08/2026 08:20 AM

On August 10, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 1515/QD-TTg approving the project “Development of the pre-hospital emergency care system for the 2026-2030 period”.

12/08/2026 10:50 AM

Politburo Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW, issued on September 9, 2025, sets out the goal of developing a modern, equitable, high-quality, efficient, and internationally integrated healthcare system. Achieving this objective will require a broad range of measures, including investment in specialised medical centres alongside improvements across the healthcare system, as well as greater application of science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and international cooperation.

11/08/2026 02:25 PM

South Asia shows subsidy reform works best when support is better targeted, institutions are stronger, and vulnerable people are protected.