20/02/2025 10:00 AM

On July 1, 2025, the new 2024 Social Insurance Law will officially take effect, introducing clearer eligibility conditions and policies to encourage workers to stay in the system to receive pensions. Notably, the number of people withdrawing their social insurance in a lump sum has significantly declined over the past six months.

19/02/2025 11:35 AM

In 2025, sickness benefits for workers participating in compulsory social insurance (SI) will be applied in two phases: before and after July 1.

19/02/2025 09:43 AM

As Vietnam progresses into 2025, its social security landscape is undergoing significant transformations, driven by legislative reforms, economic growth, and a commitment to expanding coverage for all citizens.

18/02/2025 09:32 AM

In modern society, insurance policies serve as essential safety nets that protect individuals from financial distress due to unexpected circumstances. Among the most critical types of insurance are social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance. These policies provide economic stability, promote social welfare, and safeguard individuals against unforeseen crises. By offering financial assistance during times of hardship, they help individuals maintain a decent quality of life. This article explores the benefits of social, health, and unemployment insurance and their impact on individuals and society.

17/02/2025 03:23 PM

According to Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung, 30 years ago, on February 16, 1995, the Government issued Decree No. 19/CP to establish Vietnam Social Security (VSS) based on the unification of state management functions and tasks, and the implementation of social insurance policies for pension and survivorship regimes under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA), along with sickness, maternity, work-related accident, and occupational diseases under the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour. Later, on January 24, 2002, the Government issued Decision No. 20/2002/QD-TTg to transfer health insurance (HI) from the Ministry of Health to VSS, thus perfecting VSS' functions, tasks, and organizational structure as it is today.

17/02/2025 09:12 AM

AI is making labour inspections smarter and more effective. MIRA, a tool developed for Albania’s Labour Inspectorate with ILO support, helps inspectors spot workplace violations faster by using machine learning to analyze risks and predict problems. It reduces guesswork, cuts down on paperwork, and ensures fairer, more consistent inspections – ultimately creating safer and more compliant workplaces.

17/02/2025 08:20 AM

On February 13, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Social Security (VSS) held a meeting and working session with a World Bank (WB) delegation led by Mr. Robert J. Palacios, Senior Pension Economist at the WB, regarding the expansion of social insurance coverage for workers in the informal sector and the new regulations in the revised Social Insurance Law.

17/02/2025 08:10 AM

Vietnam’s social security system has undergone significant transformation over the past few decades. With the country’s economic reforms and rapid development, the social security industry has played a crucial role in ensuring social welfare, reducing poverty, and improving the overall quality of life for its citizens. As Vietnam continues to evolve into a middle-income country, the expansion and modernization of its social security system remain a key priority.