14/11/2025 08:58 AM
Việt Nam, Laos hold 9th ministerial conference on labour in Ninh Bình
The two sides would identify priority areas for collaboration during 2026–2027, including public administration management and technology application to governance, in line with their shared potential and strong relations.
13/11/2025 03:48 PM
Social Security monthly benefits will increase 2.8% in 2026
Social Security recipients will receive a 2.8% boost in their monthly benefits in 2026, the Social Security Administration announced Friday. However, many seniors say the annual adjustments haven’t been enough to cover their ever-rising expenses.
13/11/2025 10:57 AM
Efforts made to realise the goal of a Viet Nam with no poverty
As one of the fastest nations in the world to overcome poverty, Viet Nam has been recognised by the international community for its tireless efforts in poverty alleviation. With the dedicated attention of the Party and State, alongside the determination of every citizen, the goal of “a Viet Nam with no poverty” is becoming increasingly attainable.
13/11/2025 10:02 AM
Regional minimum wages to increase from January 1, 2026
The minimum wage for employees working under labour contracts will officially increase from January 1, 2026, with rises ranging from 250,000 VND to 350,000 VND per month compared to current levels.
12/11/2025 02:40 PM
Synchronizing solutions to effectively implement the universal HI policy in the new phase
After 15 years of implementing the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee’s Directive No. 38-CT/TW dated September 7, 2009 on "Promoting health insurance (HI) in the new situation", Vietnam’s HI policy has achieved many important results, gradually becoming a solid pillar of the social security system.
07/11/2025 02:24 PM
Enhancing the efficiency of diabetes cost management in the new context
Vietnam Social Security (VSS) in coordination with the Embassy of Denmark, organized an online workshop titled "Effective Management of Diabetes Costs in the New Context" last week in Hanoi. VSS Deputy Director Nguyen Duc Hoa chaired the event, which gathered nearly 300 delegates representing VSS units and provincial offices, and relevant health agencies.
07/11/2025 10:00 AM
PM approves 2026–2035 project in support of women-led startups
According to the project, 25,000 women-owned business households will be guided to register to convert into enterprises. Besides, the project will support 8,000 women-owned start-ups and cooperatives to restructure, consolidate, and enhance the capacity of their members.
07/11/2025 09:49 AM
Health Insurance Scheme– A sustainable Social Security Shield for the Elderly
As Vietnam enters a period of rapid population aging, ensuring social security for the elderly has become a priority of the Party, the State, and society. Health insurance (HI) policy serves as a “shield”, helping the elderly citizens easily access healthcare services, reduce medical expenses and contribute to building an inclusive and humane society that no one is left behind.
Sickness
Work Injury and Occupational Disease
Survivor’s
Old-age
Maternity
Unemployment
Medical (Health Insurance)
Certificate of coverage
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