08/10/2026 04:10 PM

On October 8th , Vietnam Social Security (VSS) held a system-wide coordination conference to review the results of tasks performed in September 2026 and roll out key tasks for October and the fourth quarter of 2026. VSS General Director Le Hung Son chaired the conference.

07/10/2026 08:35 AM

In the first nine months of 2026, social security works continued to receive timely and effective attention and implementation from authorities and sectors at all levels. The total amount of social security support provided to target groups reached nearly VND 69.3 trillion VND; nearly 35.1 million health insurance (HI) cards, and free medical examination and treatment cards and books were issued to beneficiaries. At the same time, policies supporting people with meritorious services, poor households, near-poor households, and people facing difficulties continued to be implemented, contributing to stabilizing living conditions and ensuring social security.

06/10/2026 09:46 AM

Children and elderly people with severe disabilities are subject to a coefficient of 2.0, receiving VNĐ1.08 million per month.

06/10/2026 08:51 AM

Continuing the working progam of the First Conference of Full-time National Assembly (NA) Deputies of the 16th tenure, on September 29, under the chairmanship of NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man and the direction of Standing Vice Chairman of the NA Do Van Chien, deputies discussed the draft Law of Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Social Insurance.

06/10/2026 08:00 AM

From Oct. 5, Vietnam's monthly social pension rises 8% to VND540,000 ($20.5), benefiting about 2.5 million elderly people who do not receive a pension or monthly social insurance allowance.

05/10/2026 02:30 PM

Vietnam's healthcare spending is projected to reach US$34.1 billion by 2028, while the country still relies heavily on imports for medical equipment, finished medicines, and pharmaceutical ingredients.

05/10/2026 08:25 AM

Rapid population ageing is creating major gaps in both the physical and mental care of older people. Alongside adjustments to social welfare policies, greater understanding from families and the development of care-home models are crucial to helping older people live happier, healthier, and more peaceful lives.

02/10/2026 04:55 PM

These bills aim to refine further healthcare legislation and address requirements related to the two-tier local government structure, administrative procedure reform, digital transformation and emerging practical issues.