Vietnam tightens social insurance enforcement against evasion

Mandatory enrollment expands: local data sharing to flag non-compliance.

Vietnam has set out targets to expand social insurance (SI) coverage in all provinces and centrally run cities by 2030.

The Ministry of Home Affairs will lead a review of gaps and obstacles in current SI policies and laws, together with the Ministry of Finance and other agencies, to widen mandatory coverage, encourage voluntary participation, and simplify procedures. 

A preliminary review is due by 31 July 2028 and a final review by 31 January 2031.

The Ministry of Finance will ensure timely budget allocation for SI payments and support for voluntary contributors, and oversee Vietnam Social Security in expanding coverage, improving administration, and using digital tools to make processes easier. 

It will also strengthen inspections and enforcement against delayed or evaded mandatory contributions.

Provincial and city governments must set annual targets for SI participation in their development plans and ensure they meet the national goals by 2030. 

They are required to improve data sharing on labour and businesses to detect non-compliance and may propose additional local support for voluntary contributors, depending on budget capacity.