02/01/2026 10:50 AM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Ministry of Finance to make a combined payment of two months’ pensions and social insurance benefits, covering February and March 2026, during the February 2026 payment cycle, to help beneficiaries enjoy the Tết (Lunar New Year).

31/12/2025 10:38 AM

The year 2025 marked a decisive turning point for Viet Nam Social Security in administrative reform, as a wide range of key tasks were implemented with determination and delivered tangible results.

30/12/2025 05:00 PM

The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance have agreed to maintain regular coordination at both professional and leadership levels to thoroughly resolve existing bottlenecks and further enhance the effectiveness of the universal health insurance policy.

30/12/2025 04:45 PM

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

18/12/2025 02:25 PM

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

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

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.