22/06/2026 09:25 AM
The Ministry of Health has issued new regulations on the free drug support program for healthcare facilities.
The Ministry of Health has just issued Circular No. 16/2026/TT-BYT regulating the program to provide free medicine to medical examination and treatment facilities nationwide, effective from July 10, 2026.
22/06/2026 08:25 AM
Patients, doctors put high hope on new medicines covered by health insurance
Nguyễn Trung Hiếu, deputy director of the Lào Cai Provincial Health Department, said updating the health insurance drug list is not only about adding treatment options but also about improving the healthcare safety net with patients at its centre.
19/06/2026 03:20 PM
Reforms could relieve German budget by up to €60 billion, Ifo says
Germany's financial situation could be improved by up to €60 billion ($70 billion) annually by 2030 with a series of economic reforms, calculations by the Ifo Institute showed on Tuesday.
17/06/2026 09:25 AM
VSS implements new regulations on collection and coverage expansionin SI, HI, UI
On the morning of June 16, 2026, Vietnam Social Security (VSS) organized an online conference to implement Decision No. 366/QD-BHXH dated April 29, 2026, on promulgating the process for collecting social insurance (SI), health insurance (HI), and unemployment insurance (UI) premiums, and for issuing SI books and HI cards, and Decision No. 458/QD-BHXH dated June 5, 2026, on promulgating the criteria and conditions for selecting organizations to support the development of SI, HI, UI participants. Mr. Tran Dinh Lieu, Deputy Director of VSS, chaired the conference.
16/06/2026 08:10 AM
UN labour organisation sets first global standards for gig workers
The International Labour Organization agreed on Friday to adopt the first binding employment standards for gig workers in sectors such as ride-hailing and food delivery, potentially giving them rights on pay, safety and social benefits.
15/06/2026 09:10 AM
Building a digital health map for Vietnamese citizens
The documents of the 14th National Party Congress clearly identify the task of “accelerating national digital transformation, developing digital data, and applying science, technology, and innovation in management, administration, and the provision of public services”.
12/06/2026 08:05 AM
Vietnam issues new rules on issuance and management of APEC Business Travel Cards
The ABTC is a travel document issued to eligible businesspersons, enabling visa-free entry into participating APEC member economies. The card is available in both physical and electronic formats, which carry equal legal validity.
11/06/2026 03:00 PM
Positive Growth Indicators Recorded as the Entire VSS System Maintains Momentum and Resolves Implementation Bottlenecks
On the afternoon of June 10th, Vietnam Social Security (VSS) organized a the June 2026 nationwide online briefing conference. The conference was chaired by Mr. Lê Hùng Sơn, Director General of VSS.
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