12/12/2025 10:19 AM
Viet Nam experiences steady growth in global supply chains-related employment
VGP - Viet Nam has experienced steady growth in global supply chains (GSC) employment since 2008 and hosted the largest number of GSC-related jobs in South-East Asia in 2023, according to a report by the International Labor Organization (ILO).
08/12/2025 03:52 PM
Over 860,000 self-employed individuals contribute to Perkeso, art sector still lowest
KUALA LUMPUR: The arts sector still registers as the group with the lowest social security coverage, says Steven Sim.
04/12/2025 04:15 PM
Sickness Leave for Parents caring for sick children under 7
Under the 2024 Law on Social Insurance (SI), compulsory SI participants are entitled to sick leave when taking time off work to care for sick children under 7 years old.
04/12/2025 10:47 AM
Mexican government announces 13% minimum wage increase
MEXICO CITY, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Mexico's government said on Wednesday it will raise the minimum wage by 13% in 2026, the latestin a series of public policies from two consecutive leftist administrations aimed at helping poor workers.
02/12/2025 02:54 PM
[Infograhic] Key socio-economic development targets for 2026
Resolution No. 244/2025/QH15, adopted at the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly on November 13, 2025, sets the key socio-economic development targets for 2026, including a GDP growth rate of 10% or higher, and a per capita GDP of 5,400–5,500 USD.
02/12/2025 02:19 PM
Việt Nam, Japan eye stronger labour cooperation
Over 450,000 Vietnamese currently live and work in Japan under various residency statuses, including trainees, specified skilled workers, engineers, and technicians.
02/12/2025 09:00 AM
To Expand Social Insurance Coverage in Vietnam: Strategies, Innovations and Country Solutions
Viet Nam Social Security (VSS), in collaboration with the World Bank (WB), convened a workshop themed “To Expand Social Insurance Coverage in Vietnam: Strategies, Innovations and country solutions” at the end of November 2025.
01/12/2025 02:31 PM
VSS – KCOMWEL Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation in 2026–2030
Hanoi - Vietnam Social Security (VSS) and the Korea Workers’ Compensation & Welfare Service (KCOMWEL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation for the 2026–2030 period last week. This important milestone has opened a new phase of cooperation between the two agencies to enhance experience sharing, improve management efficiency, and develop a modern and sustainable social security system.
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