25/02/2026 03:32 PM
UNICEF Representative hails Viet Nam’s achievements in children, human development
VGP - UNICEF Representative in Viet Nam Silvia Danailov said, through the lens of children’s lives, Viet Nam’s social policies achievements over the past decades have been truly significant.
25/02/2026 03:25 PM
Leveraging insurance data to replace paper-based documents
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has issued Decision No. 241/QD-BTC on the announcement of the National Database on Insurance and guidelines for connecting and leveraging this data in place of physical documents in administrative procedures. This initiative aims to accelerate digital transformation, reduce documentation requirements, and facilitate ease of business for citizens and enterprises.
24/02/2026 03:28 PM
Reinforcing Social Security, Shaping the Foundations for Development in the New Era
The year 2025 was marked by a historic milestone, as global and domestic developments intertwined, exerting far-reaching impacts the socio-economy.
13/02/2026 04:25 PM
Measures rolled out to ensure adequate medicine supply during Tet
The Drug Administration of Viet Nam (DAV) under the Ministry of Health has issued a directive requesting localities and relevant units to implement measures to fully meet the demand for medicines for medical examination and treatment, particularly in disease prevention and control during the winter–spring season and the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.
13/02/2026 02:30 PM
VSS rolls out 2026 Administrative Reform Plan, prioritizing digitalization and satisfaction metrics
VSS has just issued Decision No. 96/QD-BHXH on January 30, 2026, regarding administrative reform in 2026. This aims to further develop an administrative system that is service-oriented, professional, modern, streamlined, transparent, and effective. Consequently, this will improve the quality of service for people and businesses in the fields of social insurance (SI), health insurance (HI), and unemployment insurance (UI).
Vietnam Social Security: Ensuring participants' rights and interests, with a people-centered service approach
The New Year of the Horse 2026 arrives as the country passes a milestone of historical significance. 2025—the final year for implementing the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress and the 'finish line' of the 5-year Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2021-2025—has concluded with many important and comprehensive achievements, leaving a profound mark across almost all aspects of life.
13/02/2026 01:05 PM
Issuing regulations on electronic Social Insurance records and Health Insurance cards
On February 3, 2026, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) promulgated Circular No. 09/2026/TT-BTC, providing regulations on the creation and use of electronic social insurance (SI) records and health insurance (HI) cards. This Circular took effect from the date of signing.
13/02/2026 11:05 AM
31 years of VSS– A pillar of social security, serving the people.
In 2026, Vietnam Social Security (VSS) marks the 31st anniversary of establishment and development – a journey closely linked to the improvement of the social security system, ensuring the stability of people's lives, and promoting sustainable socio-economic development.
Sickness
Work Injury and Occupational Disease
Survivor’s
Old-age
Maternity
Unemployment
Medical (Health Insurance)
Certificate of coverage
VSS - ISSA Guidelines on Social Security