30/12/2025 04:45 PM
Targets for expanding SI coverage by 2030
According to Government Resolution No. 403/NQ-CP, nationwide, by 2030, the number of people participating in social insurance should reach 29,334,000; of which the minimum target for voluntary social insurance is 2,444,500 people. The government also specifies the number of participants in social insurance and voluntary social insurance for each province and city.
30/12/2025 08:54 AM
[Infographic] How to address missing social insurance contribution periods on VssID
18/12/2025 02:25 PM
Guidance on salary payment and SI participation for foreign workers in Vietnam
The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) in Vietnam recently submitted a document outlining challenges in compensating foreign workers on foreign intra-corporate transferees, specifically concerning contractual requirements, work permits, and compulsory social insurance (SI) contribution. In response, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a statement clarifying regulations for two categories of workers.
15/12/2025 08:56 AM
Social Insurance benefits for Foreign Intra-Corporate Transferees
According to the 2024 Law on Social Insurance (SI), foreign intra-corporate transferees are not subject to mandatory SI participation.
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.
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.
28/11/2025 03:43 PM
Easier Access for Employees: Multiple SI Benefits Now Processed at Any Convenient VSS Office
Employees and their family members can now submit applications and receive settlements for various social insurance (SI) benefits at any provincial or grass-root social security office that is most convenient for them.
Sickness
Work Injury and Occupational Disease
Survivor’s
Old-age
Maternity
Unemployment
Medical (Health Insurance)
Certificate of coverage
VSS - ISSA Guidelines on Social Security