01/09/2023 11:15 AM
Vietnam Social Security: Firmly pursuing objectives to fulfill its mission
On the morning of August 3rd, Director-General Nguyen The Manh chaired the monthly briefing conference of Vietnam Social Security (VSS) in August 2023. Attending the conference were comrades Nguyen Van Cuong - Deputy Chair Commissioner of VSS Board of Commissioners; comrade Vu Quoc Tuan - Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the agency; Deputy Directors-General Tran Dinh Lieu, Dao Viet Anh, Le Hung Son, Chu Manh Sinh; leaders of units under VSS and Hanoi Social Security Office.
31/08/2023 02:56 PM
Proposal to apply carbon tax to mitigate CBAM for exported goods
As countries ramp up their efforts to tackle climate change, carbon pricing mechanisms have emerged as essential tools in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
31/08/2023 11:55 AM
VSS Holds Confidence Vote Conference during Term with the Titles of Director General, Deputy Director Generals; Emphasizing Key Tasks in the Final Months
On August 14th, the Vietnam Social Security (VSS) organized a Confidence Vote Conference during the term for the positions of Director General and Deputy Director Generals of the VSS. The conference also emphasized key tasks in the final months. The Secretary of the Party Affairs Board and Director General of the VSS, Nguyen The Manh, presided over the conference.
31/08/2023 10:56 AM
Health Insurance Policy: Risk-sharing, reducing financial burden for patients
According to statistics, in recent years, the Health Insurance Fund has annually disbursed over 100 trillion VND for health insurance coverage. As a result, individuals have significantly reduced their medical expenses, especially for those with severe or chronic illnesses. The financial support provided by the Health Insurance Fund has motivated patients to overcome the challenges of illnesses.
31/08/2023 09:16 AM
Tax on Carbon is suggested to reduce Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for exported goods
One of the important solutions to mitigate the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) for goods exported to EU countries is a carbon tax policy, heard a consultation workshop in Hà Nội on Wednesday.
30/08/2023 02:20 PM
Foreign arrivals nearly reach annual target by august
Foreign tourist arrivals have surged in the first eight months of the year, nearly reaching the government’s annual target well ahead of schedule. This remarkable growth highlights the robust recovery of the tourism sector, driven by eased travel restrictions, strategic promotional campaigns, and pent-up demand for international travel.
30/08/2023 10:55 AM
Strengthening Communication Efforts to Enhance Awareness and Foster Consensus in Implementing Administrative Reform
This is one of the contents that Vietnam Social Security (VSS) has directed some units and social security branches of centrally governed provinces and cities to implement in Official Letter No. 2371/BHXH-PC dated August 2, 2023, regarding urging and implementing certain administrative reform tasks in the near future.
30/08/2023 10:28 AM
Platform workers and social security: Recent developments in the Americas
A sizeable portion of the work force in the Americas engages in the platform economy, whether as a main or supplementary source of income. This article presents reforms and developments in the region that already have had, or that may have, an impact on the employment status and social protection of platform workers.
Sickness
Work Injury and Occupational Disease
Survivor’s
Old-age
Maternity
Unemployment
Medical (Health Insurance)
Certificate of coverage
VSS - ISSA Guidelines on Social Security