29/05/2026 03:44 PM

According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), preventing occupational accidents is a fundamental human right; workers must be protected from illness, disease, and injury arising from their work. With a focus on the principle of "prevention is better than cure," the ILO has adopted more than 40 specific standards related to occupational safety and health, as well as more than 40 codes of practice, providing essential tools for governments, employers, and workers to establish regulations and ensure maximum safety in the workplace. As a full and active member of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Vietnam has ratified many fundamental ILO conventions on occupational accident prevention and applied them appropriately to the country's conditions and circumstances in each period.

25/05/2026 04:25 PM

On the morning of May 22, 2026, Vietnam Social Security (VSS) Director Le Hung Son chaired the May 2026 Monthly Review Conference to evaluate the results of April 2026 tasks, and to implement the directions and key tasks for May 2026 and the following months. The conference was attended by the heads of units under and affiliated with VSS.

25/05/2026 08:20 AM

Since the official establishment of diplomatic relations on July 11, 1995, the relationship between Viet Nam and the United States has experienced remarkable and comprehensive growth, becoming one of the most dynamic, effective, and strategically significant bilateral partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region. Building upon the normalization of relations, the two countries have gradually strengthened mutual trust and promoted cooperation on the basis of respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political systems.

20/05/2026 02:15 PM

On the morning of May 19th, in Hanoi, Vietnam Social Security (VSS) held a meeting with a delegation from the National Payment Certification Authority of Cambodia (NPCA), led by Mr. Pheakdey Sambo, Director General of NPCA. The meeting aimed to exchange experiences, enhance understanding, and promote cooperation in the field of health insurance (HI) , particularly in the medical claims assessment and payment.

15/05/2026 08:25 AM

According to Clause 2 Article 2 of 2024 Law on Social Insurance (SI), workers who are foreign citizens working in Vietnam shall be covered by compulsory social insurance if they work for a Vietnamese employer under a definite-term labor contracts with a term of 12 months or more.

13/05/2026 04:53 PM

May has been designated by the Government as "Universal Social Insurance Campaign Month," a peak period for promoting the significance, role, and practical benefits of Social insurance to all segments of the population. For 2026, under the theme "“Social Insurance – Lifelong Security and Support" the message is clearly emphasized: social insurance policies are not only a source of income protection.. for workers facing risks such as illness, accidents, or job loss, but also a sustainable foundation for old age. This serves as a "social safety net," enabling individuals to proactively protect their future, ensure their’s lives long-term stability, and contribute to building a sustainable and humane society.

12/05/2026 04:40 PM

On May 9, 2026, social security offices in 34 provinces and centrally governed cities across the country simultaneously organised launch ceremonies and public awareness campaigns in response to the Month for Promoting Universal Social Insurance under the theme: “Social Insurance – Lifelong Security and Support”.

11/05/2026 08:25 AM

On the afternoon of May 6, 2026, at the headquarters of Vietnam Social Security (VSS), Deputy Director Nguyễn Đức Hòa presided over a working session with a delegation from the US Chamber of Commerce (USCC) in Vietnam, along with representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam and several U.S. businesses operating in the fields of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and technology.