13/01/2025 09:30 AM

Vietnam's social security system has undergone significant evolution in recent years, with a focus on becoming more synchronous, inclusive, and comprehensive. As the nation seeks to modernize its welfare programs, the government has made substantial strides to expand coverage, enhance efficiency, and improve the overall quality of social security services. With a growing commitment to providing safety nets for all citizens, the Vietnamese social security system is increasingly adapting to meet the demands of an ever-changing society.

12/01/2025 09:25 AM

On January 9 morning, Vietnam Social Security (VSS) conducted an online national conference to implement Decree No. 02/2025/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2025/TT-BYT, and key tasks for the 2025 health insurance policy. Deputy Director General Nguyen Duc Hoa presided over the conference.

10/01/2025 04:45 PM

Wage policy is a crucial component closely linked to other policies within the socio-economic policy system. It directly affects macroeconomic balances, the labor market, and the livelihood of wage earners while contributing to the development of a streamlined, transparent, efficient political system and the prevention of corruption. To this day, the minimum wage continues to play a key role in wage policy, driving wage growth and social security.

10/01/2025 11:55 AM

On the afternoon of January 6, in Hanoi, the Department of Revolutionary Contributors (Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs) held a conference to review the implementation of tasks in 2024 and outline directions for 2025.

09/01/2025 09:45 AM

According to Nguyễn Đức Hòa, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Social Security (VSS), in 2024, the entire industry proactively analyzed and assessed key indicators related to health insurance medical examination and treatment (HI-MET). Data from the HI examination and treatment system of VSS shows that, by the end of 2024, an estimated 183.6 million HI-examination and treatment visits will have been recorded nationwide (an increase of 9.6 million visits, equivalent to a 5.53% rise compared to 2023), with total proposed HI fund reimbursements exceeding VND 140 trillion (an increase of over VND 18.2 trillion, equivalent to a 15.2% rise compared to 2023).

09/01/2025 08:57 AM

In 2024, with the goal of placing people and businesses at the centre of its services, Hanoi Social Security Office is focusing on administrative procedure reform and implementing five practical groups of utilities.

08/01/2025 10:55 AM

Ms. Huyen has signed labor contracts with two different companies and is unsure how she should contribute to social insurance at the second company.

08/01/2025 10:30 AM

In contemporary societies, addressing the challenges of both labour and social affairs is no longer a task that can be handled in isolation. The intricate relationship between employment, social security, health, education, and other social welfare programs demands a synchronized approach for effective and sustainable development. As countries continue to navigate the complexities of economic transformation, demographic shifts, and global challenges, the concurrent deployment of labour and social affairs needs has emerged as a critical strategy for fostering inclusive, resilient, and equitable societies.