24/07/2025 03:14 PM
Workers to register information about social insurance and unemployment insurance in the national database
Approximately 60% of working-age workers have not yet had their employment information collected, making it difficult for management agencies to access and ensure them benefit from social policies.
23/07/2025 02:58 PM
The electronic social insurance book to be issued no later than January 1, 2026
In accordance with the provisions of the 2024 Law on Social Insurance and Decree No. 164/2025/ND-CP dated June 29, 2025, issued by the Government regarding electronic transactions in the social insurance (SI) field and the national insurance database, the social insurance book will be provided in electronic form on January 1, 2026 at the latest and will have the same legal validity as the paper ones (which will be issued upon request by the participant).
23/07/2025 08:56 AM
Detailed Regulation on laborers' unemployment insurance participation
As an important policy of the social security system, unemployment insurance (UI) supports finance for employees in case they lose their job. Approved by the 15th National Assembly of Vietnam on Jun 16th 2025, effective from Jan 1st 2026, the article 31 of Law on Employment No. 74/2025/QH15 specifically regulates compulsory UI participants. Therefore, it is easy to define both employee and employer’s responsibility.
18/07/2025 02:09 PM
Warning: "Social Insurance Information Update" Scam
Recently, Vietnam Social Security (VSS) has received reports from the public about phone calls and text messages from scammers impersonating VSS staff to steal personal information and assets.
17/07/2025 08:22 AM
New Regulation on Tasks, Functions and powers of VSS Board of Commissioner
The Government has issued Decree No. 197/2025/NĐ-CP dated July 7, 2025, stipulating the process and procedures for establishment, work regime, responsibilities, funding, and supporting apparatus of VSS Board of Commissioner. The Decree took effect on July 7, 2025.
16/07/2025 10:16 AM
VSS: Effective Application of Information Technology and Digital Transformation in Implementing HI Policies
The application of information technology (IT) and digital transformation by Vietnam Social Security (VSS) has led to significant and positive changes in the implementation of Health Insurance (HI) policies, greatly facilitating access for HI participants.
16/07/2025 10:08 AM
VSS: Outstanding results in the implementation of health insurance policies
Over more than 3 decades development, health insurance (HI) policy has consistently played a pivotal role in the social security system and served as a critical safeguard for health insurance participants facing illnesses and diseases. Under the direction of the Party, Government, Ministry of Finance, and the active coordination of local authorities at all levels, along with the determination and efforts of the entire system, VSS has achieved many important results in the implementation of HI policies.
10/07/2025 02:59 PM
Regulations updated for voluntary social insurance under The Social Insurance Law
The Government has issued Decree 159/2025/ND-CP detailing and guiding the implementation of several provisions of the Law on Social Insurance regarding voluntary social insurance, as follows:
Sickness
Work Injury and Occupational Disease
Survivor’s
Old-age
Maternity
Unemployment
Medical (Health Insurance)
Certificate of coverage
VSS - ISSA Guidelines on Social Security