08/01/2025 10:55 AM

Ms. Huyen has signed labor contracts with two different companies and is unsure how she should contribute to social insurance at the second company.

08/01/2025 10:30 AM

In contemporary societies, addressing the challenges of both labour and social affairs is no longer a task that can be handled in isolation. The intricate relationship between employment, social security, health, education, and other social welfare programs demands a synchronized approach for effective and sustainable development. As countries continue to navigate the complexities of economic transformation, demographic shifts, and global challenges, the concurrent deployment of labour and social affairs needs has emerged as a critical strategy for fostering inclusive, resilient, and equitable societies.

08/01/2025 09:50 AM

On the afternoon of January 6, in Hanoi, the Department of Revolutionary Contributors (Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs) held a conference to review the implementation of tasks in 2024 and outline directions for 2025.

08/01/2025 09:30 AM

The Ho Chi Minh City Social Insurance Agency is researching and will propose a policy to support residents participating in voluntary social insurance (VSI) in the city.

08/01/2025 09:25 AM

Vietnam Social Security (VSS), the national agency responsible for implementing social and health insurance policies, has announced a major step toward enhancing its health insurance system. The organization has secured consultancy support from leading experts to address challenges in implementing and managing health insurance policies effectively.

08/01/2025 09:21 AM

Southeast Asia is experiencing an unprecedented rate of population aging. Alongside this demographic shift, the working-age population is gradually decreasing and aging before achieving high-income levels. In response to this situation, policymakers need to develop solutions to ensure social security for informal sector workers. These solutions should include promoting voluntary pensions, expanding social pensions, increasing the coverage of voluntary social insurance, and establishing mechanisms to encourage participation in the social security system.

08/01/2025 08:20 AM

In 2024, the Health Insurance Fund disbursed VND142.9 trillion (US$5.63 billion) for the examination and treatment of more than 186 million health insurance participants. This represents an increase of over VND18.6 trillion ($732.6 million) compared to the same period in 2023.

07/01/2025 02:26 PM

The Government has issued Decree No 02/2025/ND-CP amending and supplementing health insurance benefits, particularly addressing Article 22 of the Law on Health Insurance. The Decree takes effect on January 1, 2025.