27/08/2026 02:10 PM

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.

25/08/2026 08:05 AM

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.

20/08/2026 09:05 AM

On the afternoon of August 18, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chaired the August 2026 Government thematic session on lawmaking, giving opinions on 11 draft laws and one draft resolution expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval at the second session of the 16th National Assembly. These draft laws have broad scopes of regulation and directly affect state management activities, the investment and business environment, as well as the rights and interests of people and businesses.

19/08/2026 01:45 PM

Thanks to their participation in Health Insurance (HI), many pupils and students who unfortunately suffer from illnesses, particularly serious and life-threatening conditions, have had substantial medical examination and treatment costs covered by the HI Fund. This enables them to access necessary healthcare services, receive treatment with greater peace of mind, the financial burden on their families.

14/08/2026 03:13 PM

The 2024 Law on Social Insurance (SI) and Decree No. 158/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on July 1, 2025, provide more specific provisions on persons subject to compulsory SI and the salary used as the basis for compulsory SI contributions for employees who are foreign citizens working in Vietnam. Proper determination of the salary used as the basis for SI contributions enables enterprises to fully fulfill their obligations while ensuring employees’ social security entitlements.

14/08/2026 09:10 AM

On August 12, the Government Office announced that, in preparation for the second session of the 16th National Assembly, the Prime Minister has requested ministries and ministerial-level agencies to urgently finalize the dossiers and documents for 17 draft laws and resolutions, to ensure quality and complete them on schedule by August 20, 2026, for submission to the National Assembly Standing Committee. Among them is the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Social Insurance (SI), prepared by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

14/08/2026 08:20 AM

On August 6, 2026, Director General of Vietnam Social Security (VSS) Le Hung Son signed Decision No. 666/QD-VSS promulgating the Working Regulations of VSS. The new Regulations aim to strengthen administrative discipline and order, uphold the accountability of heads of units, ensure that work is handled consistently, with clear accountability and in a timely manner, and improve the operational efficiency of the entire system.

11/08/2026 09:45 AM

Data has become the foundation of modern governance and a key driver of national digital transformation. As the Ministry of Home Affairs is developing the Draft Decree on the National Social Security Database, improving the mechanisms for data development, connectivity, sharing, and utilization is expected to create a significant breakthrough in the implementation of social security policies, enhance the effectiveness of state management, improve the quality of public services, and foster the development of a digital social security ecosystem.