04/09/2026 01:35 PM
New healthcare, education reforms propel Ho Chi Minh City toward brighter future
HCMC is relentlessly advancing comprehensive social policies, prioritizing healthcare, education, and sustainable urban development to significantly elevate dwellers’ living standards and eradicate poverty across the region.
03/09/2026 01:40 PM
[Infographic] VSS launches an emulation campaign to achieve the “two-digit” sustainable growth targets
The Director General of Vietnam Social Security (VSS) has issued Decision No. 720/QD-VSS dated August 26, 2026, promulgating the Plan for implementing the emulation campaign “Determined to Successfully Achieve the ‘Two-Digit’ Sustainable Growth Targets for the 2026–2030 Period” across the VSS system, with several key areas of focus, including:
03/09/2026 08:05 AM
Health expert proposes health insurance coverage for infertility treatment
With a population of over 100 million, Việt Nam inevitably has a significant number of couples requiring assistance for infertility.
27/08/2026 02:10 PM
VSS increases cybersecurity measures during the 2026 National Day holiday
In order to proactively prevent, detect and promptly handle cybersecurity risks and incidents, and ensure the stable and continuous operation of information systems serving citizens and businesses during the 2026 National Day holiday, Viet Nam Social Security (VSS) requires its units to strengthen the implementation of information security measures from August 29, 2026 through September 2, 2026.
27/08/2026 01:45 PM
Top leader calls for ensuring every citizen access to essential services, development opportunities
According to the top leader, by 2030, Vietnam should basically establish a multi-layer, inclusive and digitalised social welfare system that guarantees minimum social protection for all citizens. By 2045, the system should approach the standards of developed, high-income countries, featuring quality services, sustainable financing, transparent governance and the capacity to respond rapidly to emerging risks.
25/08/2026 08:05 AM
Facilitating public access to healthcare services
Viet Nam’s health insurance policy is entering a new phase of development, with participants entitled to greater benefits in healthcare and medical examination and treatment. In addition, a suite of new health insurance policies have recently taken effect, alongside plans for additional pilot schemes and the goal of achieving 100% health insurance coverage by 2030.
21/08/2026 01:35 PM
Portugal considers automatic workplace pensions to boost retirement income
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 PM calls for review policies on elderly people
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.
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