Vietnam and Israel deepen ties in social insurance and welfare
May 21, 2025 | 16:12
The Minister of Finance and Israel’s Minister of Labour met in Hanoi to explore deeper cooperation opportunities.
Fund for social insurance to be bolstered
April 02, 2024 | 12:42
Efforts are gearing towards improving the relevant regulatory system for social insurance fund efficiency, further fostering economic development as well as social wellbeing.
Voluntary social insurance participants up 305 folds in 16 years: VSS
February 19, 2024 | 09:40
The number of voluntary social insurance participants has risen 305 folds to 1.83 million since the policy was put in place in 2008, according to the Vietnam Social Security (VSS).
Vietnam, RoK sign deal to implement bilateral agreement on social insurance
December 11, 2023 | 09:54
Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have signed an administrative deal on the implementation of a bilateral agreement on social insurance.
Japanese firms take part in dialogue on social, health insurance
October 25, 2023 | 10:43
Vietnam Social Security (VSS) on October 24 held a dialogue on social insurance and health insurance policies with 130 Japanese-invested enterprises operating in the north of Vietnam.
Vietnam - RoK agreement on social insurance approved
April 26, 2023 | 16:07
The Vietnamese Government has issued a resolution approving an agreement on social insurance signed with the Government of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on December 14, 2021.
Labour market’s growth an opportunity for improving social welfare
February 06, 2023 | 10:45
The capital city of Hanoi’s labour market has seen positive developments after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, presenting a ‘golden opportunity’ for the sustainable development and expansion of the social insurance system.
Untangling current social insurance exemptions
April 07, 2022 | 16:00
Are genuine intra-corporate transferees really exempt from social insurance (SI) contributions?
Foreigners craving SI streamlining
April 07, 2022 | 13:19
Three months into full mandatory social security contribution, foreign workers remain uncertain about its benefits. However, stakeholders are working towards a more refined system.
USABC ready to help Vietnam improve health insurance policies: Official
March 12, 2022 | 12:29
Member businesses of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) always stand ready and want to implement projects and provide resources to help Vietnam improve its health insurance policies and medical system, said Michael Michalak, Senior Vice President and Regional Managing Director of USABC.
93,000 foreigners currently have work permits in Vietnam
January 24, 2022 | 11:34
There are currently more than 93,000 foreigners with work permits in Vietnam, according to data from the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.
Supporting policies in Vietnam’s social insurance
September 27, 2021 | 17:12
Currently, many enterprises face difficulties due to having to suspend business, reduce labour, or change business structure entirely in order to ensure production and maintain operations, and the problem of social insurance is often one of the more painful issues for them.
AEON Group proposes Ho Chi Minh City to support businesses for recovery in new normal
August 24, 2021 | 14:01
Extending payment time for value-added tax and social insurance while reducing corporate income tax and the cost of COVID-19 testing were among the recommendations of Furusawa Yasuyuki, the representative of AEON Group in Vietnam at the conference with the leaders of Ho Chi Minh City to support foreign-invested enterprises to overcome the pandemic and achieve a quick recovery for the city's economy.
An effective social security strategy for all situations
June 23, 2021 | 14:00
After three years of actively implementing Resolution No.28-NQ/TW on social insurance policy reform, the implementation of such policies and laws has seen remarkable changes.
FIEs seek support over social insurance payout schedules
June 04, 2021 | 14:00
In the context that the production and business situation continues to be severely affected due to the latest outbreak of COVID-19, foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam are looking to suspend or extend deadlines for payment of social insurance premiums, just as the Vietnamese government has reduced and exempted taxes since last year.
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