08/01/2026 02:40 PM
Gov't unveils entry, exit and residence policy for foreigners at Int'l Financial Center
VGP – The Government has issued Decree No. 327/2025/ND-CP on entry, exit and residence policy for foreigners working at the International Financial Center (IFC) in Viet Nam.
07/01/2026 04:12 PM
Minimum voluntary social insurance premium be unchanged under new multidimensional poverty measure
On Dec 12th 2025, the Government issued the Decree No. 351/2025/NĐ-CP issuing National multidimensional poverty standard for the 2026–2030 period including the adjustment of rural poverty standard. The important base identifies the minimum voluntary social insurance (SI) premium.
07/01/2026 08:34 AM
Regional minimum wage up 7.2 percent from January 1, 2026
From January 1, 2026, Vietnam’s regional minimum wage will rise by an average of 7.2 percent, with monthly wage increases of VND 250,000–350,000 (USD 9.48–13.27), under Government Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP.
06/01/2026 10:44 AM
Vietnam Social Security ensures sustainable policies amid challenges
Amid ongoing socio-economic challenges and the rollout of the two-tier local government system, Vietnam Social Security (VSS) in 2025 stepped up efforts to expand social insurance and health insurance coverage while ensuring the timely, safe and secure payment of benefits and policies.
05/01/2026 09:05 AM
IT Application to enhance SI and HI contribution collection and coverage development
As Vietnam actively promotes national digital transformation, the IT application in social insurance (SI), health insurance (HI) collection contribution and coverage development becomes one of the key pillars. It helps improve efficient, transparent management and creates favorable condition for people.
02/01/2026 10:50 AM
PM orders 2-month pensions, social insurance benefits advance for Tet 2026
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Ministry of Finance to make a combined payment of two months’ pensions and social insurance benefits, covering February and March 2026, during the February 2026 payment cycle, to help beneficiaries enjoy the Tết (Lunar New Year).
31/12/2025 10:38 AM
VSS makes major strides in administrative reform in 2025
The year 2025 marked a decisive turning point for Viet Nam Social Security in administrative reform, as a wide range of key tasks were implemented with determination and delivered tangible results.
30/12/2025 05:00 PM
Ministries step up coordination toward effective, sustainable health insurance policy
The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance have agreed to maintain regular coordination at both professional and leadership levels to thoroughly resolve existing bottlenecks and further enhance the effectiveness of the universal health insurance policy.
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Work Injury and Occupational Disease
Survivor’s
Old-age
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Unemployment
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