Vietnam will introduce a series of new childbirth support measures from July 1, including direct financial assistance, longer maternity leave, and expanded prenatal and newborn screening.

A month after launching the plan on health check-ups for all residents, HCMC has made encouraging progress, with the program gaining traction across localities as it works towards providing universal health screenings & continuous health management.

Ho Chi Minh City’s centre for public transport management announced on June 22 the implementation of a programme to provide 100% bus fare support from July 1 through December 31.

The elderly in Vietnam will be entitled to at least one free annual health check-up or screening from 2026 under a revised national programme on elderly care through 2030.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to offer free bus services to all passengers from July 1 through the end of 2026 under a proposal expected to be approved by the municipal People's Council at its meeting on June 19–20.

Vietnam's Department of Employment under the Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that there is currently no official directive regarding a proposal to add two extra days off around the National Day holiday on September 2.

The community health platform operated by the HCM City Department of Health had updated health data for more than 2.3 million residents as of June 15.

Vietnam will provide gifts worth VND300,000 and VND600,000 to eligible beneficiaries in recognition of their contributions to the nation.

Hanoi will begin subsidizing treatment costs for young adults with severe myopia from July 1 under a new social welfare policy aimed at improving preventive healthcare.

Around 3.4 million pensioners and social insurance beneficiaries will receive an 8% increase under the government's latest social welfare measures.

HCM City aims to exempt residents from free basic hospital fees by 2030 under an action programme issued by the municipal Party Committee to implement the Politburo’s Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW.

Disease prevention and maternal and child healthcare have received special attention from the Party and State through a range of resolutions, strategies, and national target programmes in recent years.

In 2026, after the Lunar New Year holiday, employees will soon have two major public holidays at the end of April. Notably, with careful use of annual leave, many may enjoy up to nine consecutive days off.

Ho Chi Minh City will spend over 5.9 trillion VND (over 225 million USD) on social welfare activities for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026.

Health insurance cardholders from near-poor households have their payment rate raised from 95% to 100% of covered medical expenses effective on January 1.

As Tet approaches, Hanoi’s private sector outpaces others with unprecedented holiday bonuses for employees, reaching up to $25,000.

Millions of Vietnamese citizens who contributed to the country’s revolutionary cause will receive gifts during the upcoming Binh Ngo Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, with individual grants of either $25 or $12.50, depending on eligibility.

The Ministry of Finance confirms full disbursement of Tet gift funds for people with meritorious service and vulnerable citizens.

The city will offer monetary gifts to war veterans, vulnerable groups, and the elderly during the Lunar New Year.