Vietnam has undertaken its most comprehensive social protection overhaul in over a decade through two interconnected legislative reforms that are the Social Insurance Law 2024 (effective July 1, 2025) and the Employment Law 2025 (effective January 1, 2026). These laws do not operate in isolation – they represent a deliberately coordinated framework designed to expand coverage, modernize benefits, and create a multi-layered social security system that addresses the realities of Vietnam’s evolving workforce. Understanding their integration is essential for both employers and employees navigating the transformed landscape.

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