Vietnam expands social insurance coverage in Hanoi and Quang Ninh

Vietnam is expanding its social security net through targeted insurance policies in provinces like Quang Ninh and Hanoi. In Quang Ninh, local authorities are providing financial support for voluntary social insurance contributions to assist workers, including those in the informal sector, in preparing for retirement. Recent legislative changes have also reduced the minimum contribution period for pension eligibility from 20 years to 15 years.

In Hanoi, social security officials are working toward a goal of 100% health insurance coverage for all students. During the first nine months of 2026, Hanoi reported significant growth in insurance participation. Mandatory social insurance participants reached over 2.7 million people, while health insurance coverage reached approximately 96.48% of the population. Total collections from social, health, and unemployment insurance in the capital reached an estimated 68,462.3 billion VND.