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.

14/08/2026 09:10 AM

On August 12, the Government Office announced that, in preparation for the second session of the 16th National Assembly, the Prime Minister has requested ministries and ministerial-level agencies to urgently finalize the dossiers and documents for 17 draft laws and resolutions, to ensure quality and complete them on schedule by August 20, 2026, for submission to the National Assembly Standing Committee. Among them is the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Social Insurance (SI), prepared by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

14/08/2026 08:20 AM

On August 6, 2026, Director General of Vietnam Social Security (VSS) Le Hung Son signed Decision No. 666/QD-VSS promulgating the Working Regulations of VSS. The new Regulations aim to strengthen administrative discipline and order, uphold the accountability of heads of units, ensure that work is handled consistently, with clear accountability and in a timely manner, and improve the operational efficiency of the entire system.

11/08/2026 09:45 AM

Data has become the foundation of modern governance and a key driver of national digital transformation. As the Ministry of Home Affairs is developing the Draft Decree on the National Social Security Database, improving the mechanisms for data development, connectivity, sharing, and utilization is expected to create a significant breakthrough in the implementation of social security policies, enhance the effectiveness of state management, improve the quality of public services, and foster the development of a digital social security ecosystem.

07/08/2026 05:04 PM

On 31 July 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra signed Decision No.1468/QD-TTg, assigning health insurance (HI) coverage targets to the People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities for the 2026–2030 period, with the objective of increasing nationwide HI coverage from 95.98% in 2026 to 100% by 2030. The Decision takes effect from the date of signing.

04/08/2026 04:26 PM

The Health Insurance (HI) Fund has continued to affirm its role as a vital financial safety net for insured individuals who unfortunately suffer from catastrophic illnesses.. Statistics from the HI Claim Review System indicate that, during 2025 and the first half of 2026, the HI Fund reimbursed medical care costs amounting to billions of Vietnamese dong in numerous cases. These payments have helped ensure access to essential treatment, enhanced patients' financial protection, and reduced the economic hardship associated with high-cost healthcare.