01/03/2024 06:00 AM
VSS Inspectorate’s establishment - new start for new journey
Viet Nam Social Security (VSS) Director General Nguyen The Manh has instructed the officers and employees of the Viet Nam Social Security Inspectorate to come together, build upon past successes, and effectively carry out their assigned duties, with a focus on two key tasks.
01/03/2024 12:10 AM
Adjustment of retirement pension benefits and social insurance allowance in line with salary reform
Viet Nam Social Security (VSS) proposes comprehensive salary policy reform will adjust the retirement pension benefits, social insurance allowance, monthly allowance, preferential regimes for people with meritorious services to the revolution and change health insurance contribution rates.
28/02/2024 03:35 PM
The difficulties and advantages in the labor market and employment
What is a flexible labour market? Flexible employment contracts e.g. zero hour, temporary, part-time Flexible working arrangements e.g. home-working, flexi-time, overseas employment Flexible rewards – basic pay, bonuses, share-options, commission payments Flexible tasks/ roles / responsibilities
27/02/2024 03:21 PM
PM orders renewing current growth drivers, optimising new ones
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh demanded renewing current growth drivers and optimising new ones while chairing the Government’s regular meeting on February 1.
27/02/2024 03:10 PM
Enhancing the Role of Health Insurance Policy as a Pillar in Ensuring Social Security of the Nation
In 2023, amidst changes in some health insurance policies, people's lives still faced many difficulties due to the general economic and social challenges... directly impacting the expansion of health insurance participants of the Vietnam Social Security (VSS). However, under the attention and guidance of the Party and Government, with active coordination from party committees, authorities at all levels, the entire sector has united, determined, and strived to effectively expand the coverage of health insurance to over 93 million participants, continuing to approach the universal health insurance target entrusted by the Party and Government, ensuring more and more people receive healthcare protection.
27/02/2024 02:55 PM
Re-election for UN Human Rights Council member in Vietnam
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has called on countries to support Vietnam's bid for re-election as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 tenure.
26/02/2024 02:03 PM
New guidelines on medical examination of fishers adopted by the International Labour Organization and International Maritime Organization
The crew of fishing vessels need to be medically fit for their physically demanding work. New medical examination guidelines will improve and standardize these examinations, leading to improved health and safety in the fishing sector.
25/02/2024 12:45 PM
The Essential Role of Party Committees, Government Authorities, and Departments at All Levels in Implementing Social and Health Insurance Policies
“The Vietnam social security sector has contributed to ensuring social security, deserving the trust of the Party, State, Government, and people.” This statement reflects notable achievements in 2023, as acknowledged by Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai during the conference on the implementation of Social and Health Insurance tasks in 2024 by the Vietnam Social Security (VSS). These remarkable results were achieved thanks to the attention and effective guidance of the National Assembly and the Government, as well as the efforts of the VSS sector. Additionally, the active involvement and proactive participation of Party committees, local authorities, and relevant agencies at all levels in the leadership, guidance, and organization of implementing Social and Health Insurance policies have played a particularly important role.
Sickness
Work Injury and Occupational Disease
Survivor’s
Old-age
Maternity
Unemployment
Medical (Health Insurance)
Certificate of coverage
VSS - ISSA Guidelines on Social Security