11/09/2026 08:05 AM

From September 2026, a number of new regulations on social insurance (SI), health insurance (HI), and the management and payment of social security benefits will officially come into effect.

09/09/2026 02:25 PM

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc has signed Decision No. 1702/QD-TTg dated September 3, 2026, approving the Scheme “Strengthening International Cooperation on Older Personsfor the 2026–2031 Period.” One of the Scheme’s key objectives is to contribute to achieving 100% health insurance (HI) coverage for older persons while gradually expanding access to healthcare and long-term care services, and ensuring social security in old age.

03/09/2026 01:40 PM

The Director General of Vietnam Social Security (VSS) has issued Decision No. 720/QD-VSS dated August 26, 2026, promulgating the Plan for implementing the emulation campaign “Determined to Successfully Achieve the ‘Two-Digit’ Sustainable Growth Targets for the 2026–2030 Period” across the VSS system, with several key areas of focus, including:

27/08/2026 02:10 PM

In order to proactively prevent, detect and promptly handle cybersecurity risks and incidents, and ensure the stable and continuous operation of information systems serving citizens and businesses during the 2026 National Day holiday, Viet Nam Social Security (VSS) requires its units to strengthen the implementation of information security measures from August 29, 2026 through September 2, 2026.

25/08/2026 08:05 AM

Viet Nam’s health insurance policy is entering a new phase of development, with participants entitled to greater benefits in healthcare and medical examination and treatment. In addition, a suite of new health insurance policies have recently taken effect, alongside plans for additional pilot schemes and the goal of achieving 100% health insurance coverage by 2030.

20/08/2026 09:05 AM

On the afternoon of August 18, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chaired the August 2026 Government thematic session on lawmaking, giving opinions on 11 draft laws and one draft resolution expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval at the second session of the 16th National Assembly. These draft laws have broad scopes of regulation and directly affect state management activities, the investment and business environment, as well as the rights and interests of people and businesses.

19/08/2026 01:45 PM

Thanks to their participation in Health Insurance (HI), many pupils and students who unfortunately suffer from illnesses, particularly serious and life-threatening conditions, have had substantial medical examination and treatment costs covered by the HI Fund. This enables them to access necessary healthcare services, receive treatment with greater peace of mind, the financial burden on their families.

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.