13/11/2026 02:02 PM

Taking into account comments made by National Assembly deputies during a plenary session on the morning of November 9, Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Tien Hai said the drafting agency would continue to study and refine provisions on expanding compulsory social insurance coverage, investing the Social Insurance Fund, supplementary pension insurance and streamlining administrative procedures to ensure the rights and benefits of participants.

13/11/2026 10:01 AM

Population ageing is creating new opportunities for the development of the silver economy. However, it also calls for innovating healthcare models, improving service quality, and affordable access to healthcare for the elderly.

10/11/2026 11:00 AM

On the afternoon of November 9th, under the chairmanship of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and moderated by National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh, the National Assembly held a plenary discussion on the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Children, the Law on People with Disabilities, the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment, the Law on Pharmaceuticals, the Law on the Elderly, and the Law on Health Insurance.

10/11/2026 10:10 AM

On the morning of November 9th, continuing the program of the Second Session of the 16th National Assembly, under the chairmanship of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and the direction of National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Hong, the National Assembly voted to approve the Resolution on the 2027 State Budget estimate and discussed 4 draft laws, including the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Social Insurance Law.

09/11/2026 08:05 AM

Foreign employees working in Vietnam are entitled to sickness benefits, similar to those applicable to Vietnamese employees. Understanding the required dossier, supporting papers, and claims processes enables foreign employees to proactively protect their statutory entitlements in the event that they fall ill and are required to take leave from work for medical treatment.

08/11/2026 02:34 PM

The 80%, 95% and 100% health insurance (HI) coverage rates do not mean that the HI Fund pays the corresponding age of the hospital bill. Actual benefits depend on the coverage scope, the list of covered medicines and medical supplies, payment conditions, and the form of medical examination and treatment (MET). A proper understanding of the regulations will help people proactively protect their entitlements while contributing to the effective and sustainable use of the HI Fund.

06/11/2026 05:30 PM

On the occasion of Vietnam Law Day (November 9th) and the 80th anniversary of the National Assembly’s adoption of the first Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (November 9th 1946 – November 9th 2026), Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan has sent a congratulatory letter encouraging officials, civil servants, public employees, and workers in the finance sector to continue upholding the spirit of respect for the law, enhancing the effectiveness of legal making and implementation, and contributing to unlocking resources and fostering national development.

06/11/2026 02:20 PM

The 80%, 95% and 100% health insurance (HI) coverage rates do not mean that the HI Fund pays the corresponding age of the hospital bill. Actual benefits depend on the coverage scope, the list of covered medicines and medical supplies, payment conditions, and the form of medical examination and treatment (MET). A proper understanding of the regulations will help people proactively protect their entitlements while contributing to the effective and sustainable use of the HI Fund.