15/05/2026 08:25 AM

According to Clause 2 Article 2 of 2024 Law on Social Insurance (SI), workers who are foreign citizens working in Vietnam shall be covered by compulsory social insurance if they work for a Vietnamese employer under a definite-term labor contracts with a term of 12 months or more.

14/05/2026 08:10 AM

Việt Nam plans its biggest update in years to the health insurance drug list, adding 84 medicines, including 30 cancer treatments, to expand patient access and curb costs. Appraisal is due this quarter.

13/05/2026 05:01 PM

Vietnam aims to conduct all citizen-government transactions digitally by 2035 under a newly approved national transformation program.

13/05/2026 04:53 PM

May has been designated by the Government as "Universal Social Insurance Campaign Month," a peak period for promoting the significance, role, and practical benefits of Social insurance to all segments of the population. For 2026, under the theme "“Social Insurance – Lifelong Security and Support" the message is clearly emphasized: social insurance policies are not only a source of income protection.. for workers facing risks such as illness, accidents, or job loss, but also a sustainable foundation for old age. This serves as a "social safety net," enabling individuals to proactively protect their future, ensure their’s lives long-term stability, and contribute to building a sustainable and humane society.

08/05/2026 08:05 AM

From February 3, social insurance (SI) books and health insurance (HI) cards have been digitized, integrated, and stored on the VssID application, while also being linked to Level-2 VNeID electronic identification (e-ID) accounts. These electronic versions carry the same legal validity as their traditional paper counterparts.

07/05/2026 08:50 PM

On May 4, in Dong Nai city, VSS organized a training conference on the implementation of social insurance and unemployment insurance policies for nearly 250 delegates, including officials from social insurance agencies and post offices from 8 provinces and cities in the Southern region: Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Can Tho, An Giang, Ca Mau, Dong Thap, Vinh Long, Tay Ninh, and 132 local-level social security offices.

07/05/2026 09:25 AM

State budget revenue in the first four months of 2026 is estimated to have increased by 15.2% year on year. State budget expenditure is estimated to have risen by 11.6%, ensuring funding for socio-economic development, national defence and security, state management, repayment of due debts, and timely disbursement to beneficiaries in accordance with regulations.

05/05/2026 02:17 PM

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