13/02/2026 04:25 PM
Measures rolled out to ensure adequate medicine supply during Tet
The Drug Administration of Viet Nam (DAV) under the Ministry of Health has issued a directive requesting localities and relevant units to implement measures to fully meet the demand for medicines for medical examination and treatment, particularly in disease prevention and control during the winter–spring season and the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.
13/02/2026 02:30 PM
VSS rolls out 2026 Administrative Reform Plan, prioritizing digitalization and satisfaction metrics
VSS has just issued Decision No. 96/QD-BHXH on January 30, 2026, regarding administrative reform in 2026. This aims to further develop an administrative system that is service-oriented, professional, modern, streamlined, transparent, and effective. Consequently, this will improve the quality of service for people and businesses in the fields of social insurance (SI), health insurance (HI), and unemployment insurance (UI).
Vietnam Social Security: Ensuring participants' rights and interests, with a people-centered service approach
The New Year of the Horse 2026 arrives as the country passes a milestone of historical significance. 2025—the final year for implementing the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress and the 'finish line' of the 5-year Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2021-2025—has concluded with many important and comprehensive achievements, leaving a profound mark across almost all aspects of life.
13/02/2026 01:05 PM
Issuing regulations on electronic Social Insurance records and Health Insurance cards
On February 3, 2026, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) promulgated Circular No. 09/2026/TT-BTC, providing regulations on the creation and use of electronic social insurance (SI) records and health insurance (HI) cards. This Circular took effect from the date of signing.
13/02/2026 11:05 AM
31 years of VSS– A pillar of social security, serving the people.
In 2026, Vietnam Social Security (VSS) marks the 31st anniversary of establishment and development – a journey closely linked to the improvement of the social security system, ensuring the stability of people's lives, and promoting sustainable socio-economic development.
13/02/2026 08:15 AM
Newly established businesses soar 126.8% in January
Nearly 24,200 new businesses were established nationwide in January, surging 40.9% from December and 126.8% year on year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
12/02/2026 02:03 PM
Gov’t urges localities to strive for at least 10% GRDP growth rate in 2026
The Government has urged ministries, agencies and localities to strive to accelerate GRDP growth to over 10 percent in 2026.
10/02/2026 03:12 PM
Viet Nam targets expanded social security policy coverage in 2026
The year 2026 is a pivotal year marking the beginning of a new development phase for the social security system. Therefore, it is necessary to continue maintaining growth momentum and expanding coverage of social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance, towards the goal of a sustainable and inclusive social security system.
Sickness
Work Injury and Occupational Disease
Survivor’s
Old-age
Maternity
Unemployment
Medical (Health Insurance)
Certificate of coverage
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