Japan eyes requiring foreign visitors to obtain health insurance
World 17:47 25/12/2025TOKYO -- The Japanese government is considering requiring foreign visitors to obtain private health insurance before arriving in the country, Jiji Press learned Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City proposes free health insurance for students, senior citizens
Ho Chi Minh City 19:18 24/10/2025The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has proposed a plan to fully cover health insurance premiums for students and residents aged over 65, using more than VND2.1 trillion (US$80 million) from the city and central government budgets.
Are foreign spouses eligible for household health insurance in Vietnam?
Vietnam Life 09:40 26/03/2024Household health insurance is organized by the state for non-profit purposes
Health insurance a ticking time bomb for expat retirees in Vietnam
Expat Life 15:48 13/10/2019Health care in recent years has evolved into a complex algorithm, even more so for those of retirement age living overseas
Vietnamese patients neglect health insurance due to long waiting time
Vietnam News 17:05 16/07/2018Many choose to apply for ‘premium services,’ which cost a lot more but save them a great deal of time