On June 29, 2025, the Government issued Decree 164/2025/ND-CP regulating electronic transactions in the field of social insurance and the national insurance database. This Decree marks a significant milestone in the digitalization of the social security system, providing a legal foundation for implementing social insurance procedures through electronic platforms with the goal of streamlining procedures, reducing costs, and enhancing the efficiency of state management in the field of social insurance. Below are some key highlights of Decree 164:

(i) Establishment of a consistent legal framework for electronic social insurance transactions;
(ii) Transition to electronic social insurance records and books;
(iii) Establishment of new rights and obligations in electronic transactions and mechanisms for handling technical issues.