15/05/2026 08:20 AM

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and Head of the PCC’s Commission for Policy and Strategy, Nguyen Thanh Nghi, held a working session with delegations from foreign and domestic business associations and enterprises in Ha Noi on May 13 within the framework of the Viet Nam Connect Forum 2026.

14/05/2026 04:40 PM

In the new development phase, Viet Nam is shifting from mass attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) to a more selective, quality-, efficiency- and sustainability-driven investment cooperation approach, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang stated at a forum in Ha Noi on May 13.

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.

12/05/2026 04:40 PM

On May 9, 2026, social security offices in 34 provinces and centrally governed cities across the country simultaneously organised launch ceremonies and public awareness campaigns in response to the Month for Promoting Universal Social Insurance under the theme: “Social Insurance – Lifelong Security and Support”.

11/05/2026 08:25 AM

On the afternoon of May 6, 2026, at the headquarters of Vietnam Social Security (VSS), Deputy Director Nguyễn Đức Hòa presided over a working session with a delegation from the US Chamber of Commerce (USCC) in Vietnam, along with representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam and several U.S. businesses operating in the fields of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and technology.

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.