18/09/2025 08:58 AM
Ministry of National Defence to guide compulsory social insurance implementation for military and cipher personnel
Ministry of Defence issued Circular No. 90/2025/TT-BQP compulsory social insurance (SI) for military and cipher personnel with the salary equal to military’s from Oct 2nd 2025.
18/09/2025 08:30 AM
Nearly 19.3 million Vietnamese covered by compulsory social insurance
As of August 2025, nearly 19.3 million Vietnamese people are covered by compulsory social insurance, equivalent to 40.8% of the workforce, according to Viet Nam Social Security (VSS).
17/09/2025 03:39 PM
Viet Nam targets universal health insurance coverage by 2030
Viet Nam has set the goal of achieving over 95% health insurance coverage by 2026 and universal coverage by 2030, with citizens to be exempted from basic hospital fees within the scope of health insurance benefits according to a roadmap.
11/09/2025 10:20 AM
Health Insurance for Students – A Solid Social Security “Shield” for the Young Generation
Health Insurance (HI) for students is not only a humane policy of the Party and the State but also a solid “shield” against health risks. With increasing levels of support, more practical benefits, and broader coverage, HI helps millions of students access comprehensive healthcare, ease the financial burden on their families, and develop the habit of protecting their health from an early age.
11/09/2025 09:22 AM
Process and procedures for receiving sickness benefit
The Ministry of Home Affairs issued Decision No. 863/QĐ-BNV, effective from July 1, 2025 and the procedure for receiving sickness benefitis specifically guided as follows:
05/09/2025 01:55 PM
VSS promotes communication, consultation, and clarification of student HI policies in the 2025-2026 school year
VSS issued Official Letter No. 1918/BHXH-TTHT dated August 14, 2025, guiding its affiliated units and provincial and municipal Social Security Offices to uniformly implement activities for communicating, consulting, and clarifying the HI policies for students nationwide.
29/08/2025 04:05 PM
Enhancing cooperation between local government and social security offices in Hanoi City
After a period of implementation, two-tier local government model in Hanoi has been operating in a stable manner and public administration services including social security policies have been well maintained. However, at the grassroots level, certain challenges remain in the coordination process, particularly in the implementation of social insurance (SI) and health insurance (HI) policies.
29/08/2025 01:50 PM
The Ministry of Finance: launching three innovation and expert networks in strategic technologies
On August 25th, the Ministry of Finance organised a ceremony announcing three Innovation and Expert Networks in strategic technologies: Quantum Technology (VNQuantum), Cybersecurity (ViSecurity), and Aviation, Aerospace, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV Viet Nam). Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung attended and spoke at the event.
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