21/08/2026 01:35 PM

Expert group proposes opt-out pension schemes alongside public system as debate grows over long-term sustainability of Social Security

20/08/2026 09:05 AM

Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Thị Thanh Trà told the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Home Affairs and other relevant ministries and agencies to review policy documents and legal regulations concerning older persons, stressing that gender equality among older people must be taken into account in the law-making process.

20/08/2026 09:05 AM

On the afternoon of August 18, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chaired the August 2026 Government thematic session on lawmaking, giving opinions on 11 draft laws and one draft resolution expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval at the second session of the 16th National Assembly. These draft laws have broad scopes of regulation and directly affect state management activities, the investment and business environment, as well as the rights and interests of people and businesses.

19/08/2026 01:45 PM

Thanks to their participation in Health Insurance (HI), many pupils and students who unfortunately suffer from illnesses, particularly serious and life-threatening conditions, have had substantial medical examination and treatment costs covered by the HI Fund. This enables them to access necessary healthcare services, receive treatment with greater peace of mind, the financial burden on their families.

19/08/2026 08:15 AM

In order to build a network of healthcare facilities that meets the needs of the people in the new situation, particularly with the implementation of the two-tier local government model, the Ministry of Health has recently issued a decision to adjust the planning of the healthcare facility network for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

17/08/2026 03:00 PM

Agencies and organisations established or registered for operation in Việt Nam may also obtain electronic identification accounts at any level upon request.

14/08/2026 03:13 PM

The 2024 Law on Social Insurance (SI) and Decree No. 158/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on July 1, 2025, provide more specific provisions on persons subject to compulsory SI and the salary used as the basis for compulsory SI contributions for employees who are foreign citizens working in Vietnam. Proper determination of the salary used as the basis for SI contributions enables enterprises to fully fulfill their obligations while ensuring employees’ social security entitlements.

14/08/2026 09:10 AM

On August 12, the Government Office announced that, in preparation for the second session of the 16th National Assembly, the Prime Minister has requested ministries and ministerial-level agencies to urgently finalize the dossiers and documents for 17 draft laws and resolutions, to ensure quality and complete them on schedule by August 20, 2026, for submission to the National Assembly Standing Committee. Among them is the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Social Insurance (SI), prepared by the Ministry of Home Affairs.