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.

26/05/2026 02:50 PM

Social security protection for gig workers under the Gig Workers Act 2025 (Act 872) will take effect once they have registered with a platform provider and accepted their first task.

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 10:10 AM

The State Council’s decision to decouple household registration from welfare services could have benefits for society as a whole, analysts say

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.

22/05/2026 08:05 AM

Vietnam will provide financial support for women having two children before age 35 under a new decree.

21/05/2026 08:45 AM

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is requesting comments on the draft government proposal on the adoption and implementation of the social security agreement between Finland and Uruguay. The agreement would make it easier for workers to move between the two countries and would facilitate the operations of businesses. The deadline for submitting comments is 30 June 2026.

21/05/2026 08:20 AM

The Prime Minister has issued a directive no 17/CT-TTg dated May 6, 2026 to implement the Politburo’s goal that, from 2026, citizens will be entitled to free periodic health check-ups and screenings at least once a year.