15/04/2023 02:50 PM

A consultation workshop on Partnerships and Cooperation on Safe Labor Migration for the Period of 2024-2028, Ms. Park Mihyung, Chief of Mission of IOM Viet Nam stated that Viet Nam has made important commitments in protecting the rights and well-being of Vietnamese migrant.

15/04/2023 02:50 PM

Thailand is among the fastest ageing countries in the world. Of its 67 million population, 12 million Thais, are elderly according to the latest national statistics report. Since 2005, the country has been classified as an ‘aged society’ as people aged 60 years and above accounted for 10% of the population. It is expected that the country’s elderly population will increase to 28% and that Thailand will become a ‘super-aged society’ by the next decade.

15/04/2023 02:30 PM

Over the past 2 years, the widespread and complicated COVID-19 pandemic has caused many workers to lose their jobs and have no income. In that context, number of workers have chosen to withdraw one-time social insurance for spending and covering their daily life. This situation not only puts great pressure on Vietnam's social security system, but also affects the goal of universal social security.

15/04/2023 01:13 PM

On the morning of March 29th, 2023, the Working Group of Project 06 of Vietnam Social Security (VSS) held a meeting to implement tasks with Deputy Director Chu Manh Sinh as the head of the group.

15/04/2023 12:30 PM

Viet Nam owned three key fundamental factors that support the country's pathway to achieve higher labor productivity, according to Indra Pradana Singawinata, Secretary General of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO).

15/04/2023 12:20 PM

This is the guidance of the Hanoi Department of Health for all healthcare facilities, both public and private, in the area regarding strengthening the management and control of health insurance costs, ensuring the rights of health insurance participants.

15/04/2023 09:55 AM

On April 12th, the Steering Committee for Implementing Policies and Developing Participants in Social, Health, and Unemployment Insurance of Tiền Giang province (the Steering Committee) organized a conference to implement the development of participants in social, health, and unemployment insurance in 2023. The conference was co-chaired by Mr. Tran Dinh Lieu, Deputy General Director of the Vietnam Social Security (VSS), Mr. Nguyen Thanh Dieu, Vice Chairman of the Tien Giang provincial People's Committee and Head of the Steering Committee, and Mr. Vo Khanh Binh, Director of the Tien Giang provincial social security office and Deputy Head of the Steering Committee.

15/04/2023 09:53 AM

On April 10th, 2023, the Vietnam Social Security (VSS) issued Document No. 990/BHXH-CNTT to the Directors of social security agencies in provinces and centrally-run cities regarding the organization of a task force to develop a plan and roadmap for implementing the Prime Minister's Project 06.

IOM lauds Viet Nam’s commitments in protecting rights of migrant workers

[infographic]Thai population classified by health security schemes

Restriction of one-time social security withdrawals: Experience from some countries and implications for Vietnam

VSS' Working Group of Project 06 evaluates and accelerates the implementation of social and health insurance policies

APO commits to supporting Viet Nam to improve labor productivity

Ensuring access to essential medications and medical supplies for health insurance patients

Tien Giang province's determination to make breakthroughs in developing participants in social, health, and unemployment insurance

Establishment of task force for implementing Project 06 at provinces and centrally-run cities’ social security offices