14/10/2026 04:29 PM
Electronic health record on VneID: Practical benefits citizens need to know
The electronic health record on VneID application has the same legal validity as a paper record and can be used to compelely replace paper record at all public and private medical facilities nationwide, applicable to outpatient, inpatient and telemedicine consultations.
14/10/2026 08:25 AM
[Infographic] Viet Nam Social Security: From Reforming Management Methods to Enhancing Service Quality
On the occasion of National Digital Transformation Day (October 10th ), VSS reviewed its journey of applying applying information technology and implementing digital transformation highlights remarkable progress: from manual management to a modern electronic environment. Building on standardized digital data and seamless interconnectivity, VSS has developed an intelligent and secure social security ecosystem that places citizens and businesses at the center of service delivery.
14/10/2026 08:05 AM
Viet Nam Social Security partners with Enterprises for Sustainable Social Security
As the organization responsible for implementing social security policies, Viet Nam Social Security (VSS) continues to innovate its management approaches, reform administrative procedures, and strengthen support and guidance for enterprises, all with the aim of protecting workers’ rights and building a sustainable social security system.
13/10/2026 01:25 PM
Vietnam to examine who pays social insurance for ride-hailing drivers
Vietnam's government will explore how digital platforms, workers and the state should share social insurance costs as part of a wider plan to extend protection to low-income and vulnerable groups.
13/10/2026 10:50 AM
Viet Nam Social Security proactively enhances its capacity to respond to information security incidents
On October 12-13, 2026, Viet Nam Social Security (VSS) organized a conference to practice emergency response to information security incidents for its officials in the Northern region, with the participation of 102 delegates from social security branches in 19 provinces and cities. The conference aimed to equip participants with the ability to detect, handle, and coordinate responses to cyberattack threats, thereby enhancing data protection capabilities, ensuring security, and maintaining the stable operation of information systems throughout the entire organization.
12/10/2026 07:35 PM
Ministry of Health proposes extending the validity of health insurance referral form to 20 days, with digital version available via VNeID
The Ministry of Health (MOH) proposes that health insurance referral forms remain valid for 20 days, allowing patients to use digital versions via VneID app or other authorized electronic systems.
12/10/2026 01:50 PM
Efforts made to meet the public’s healthcare needs
After more than a year of operating under the two-tier local government model, the health sectors of Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City have achieved positive transformations — ranging from organisational restructuring and management to the enhancement of healthcare service quality. These efforts have better met the public’s health protection and care needs, advancing an equitable, modern, and sustainable healthcare system.
12/10/2026 08:05 AM
Modernising EU regulation on social security coordination to facilitate free movement
The Council of European Union and the European Parliament have adopted a regulation that revises the rules on the coordination of social security systems at EU level. The revised rules will strengthen fair labour mobility and make the implementation of the coordination rules clearer.
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