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Vietnam social, economic, and tax policy reforms

Overview

Vietnam is advancing legislative, economic, and social welfare reforms. In the social sector, effective October 2026, the standard allowance for people with meritorious service will rise to 3,012,000 VND per month, while social assistance and pension allowances will increase to 540,000 VND per month. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also proposed an average 7.8% minimum wage hike for 2027.

Taxation and economic support measures are expanding. The Ministry of Finance is implementing a 30 percent income tax reduction for businesses and households with annual revenues under 10 billion VND, while the 2 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) reduction has been extended through 2026. To support liquidity, tax authorities are accelerating refunds; as of September 30, 2026, 14,668 decisions totaling 149,463 billion VND were issued, a 46 percent increase over 2025. Additionally, some provinces have extended tax payment deadlines to assist with cash flow.

Administrative reforms are focusing on digitalization and compliance. The General Department of Taxation launched a nationwide campaign through late 2026 to clean up inactive tax identification numbers and address risks from “ghost” companies. In Phu Tho province, a “Green Lane” mechanism has been piloted to accelerate administrative procedures for key projects. Looking toward 2028, the Tax Department aims to integrate its IT systems directly with corporate accounting to automate declarations and provide a digital “senior assistant” to offer data-driven market insights.

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Vietnam · Ministry of Finance · Government of Vietnam · State Bank of Vietnam · National Assembly of Vietnam

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  • "The social assistance standard will increase to 540,000 VND per month."

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    "The social assistance standard will increase from 360,000 VND to 540,000 VND per month effective October 5, 2026."

    The first claim states the social assistance standard will increase to 540,000 VND, while the second specifies it will increase from 360,000 VND to 540,000 VND effective October 5, 2026.

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Vietnam Ministry of Finance proposes tax penalty reductions

    Vietnam's Ministry of Finance proposes reducing tax penalties and simplifying procedures to resolve inactive tax IDs for over 753,000 taxpayers.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam Tax Authority develops digital assistant for taxpayers

    Vietnam's Tax Department is developing a digital system to connect with corporate accounting, aiming to automate tax filings and provide businesses with market intelligence by 2028.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam provinces implement measures to support businesses

    Vietnamese provinces are supporting businesses through tax extensions and accelerated administrative “Green Lane” procedures to improve cash flow and investment environments.

  4. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam Tax Authority launches campaign to clean up tax identification numbers

    Vietnam is conducting a nationwide campaign through late 2026 to clean up tax identification numbers and resolve business registration bottlenecks.

  5. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam tax authorities clarify VAT exemptions for business households

    Hanoi tax authorities clarified that business households in Vietnam with annual revenues under 1 billion VND are exempt from VAT, following updated government decrees.

  6. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam tax authorities accelerate refunds to support businesses

    Vietnam's tax authorities have increased tax refunds to 149,463 billion VND as of September 2026, utilizing digitalization to speed up processing and support business resources.

  7. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam advances administrative reform and digital tax management

    Vietnam is advancing administrative reforms and digitalizing tax services, such as eTax Mobile, to reduce business barriers and enhance the national digital economy infrastructure.

  8. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Vietnam targets economic growth through industrial integration and credit expansion

    Vietnam is focusing on boosting economic growth by expanding credit access, integrating local suppliers into global supply chains, and enhancing international cooperation in AI and semiconductor technology.

  9. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam businesses face capital and tax challenges

    Vietnamese science and technology firms face capital shortages due to difficulties using intangible assets as collateral, while the government implements tax reductions to support business growth.

  10. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Vietnam tax authorities clean up data and implement small business tax cuts

    Vietnam is cleaning up hundreds of thousands of inactive tax codes and implementing a 30% tax reduction for small businesses and households with revenue under 10 billion VND to support economic growth.

  11. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam businesses seek administrative reform and timely capital

    Vietnamese enterprises require both administrative reforms to reduce compliance costs and timely access to bank credit to manage peak production demands and invest in technological upgrades.

  12. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam applies 15% global minimum tax to large multinationals

    Vietnam is applying a 15% global minimum tax to large multinationals, with fewer than 200 companies expected to pay, as the country shifts focus toward high-quality, sustainable foreign investment.

  13. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam tax guidance allows medical and education deductions

    Starting July 2026, Vietnamese taxpayers can claim up to 47 million VND annually in tax deductions for medical and educational expenses for themselves and dependents.

  14. [POLITICS] 25 sources
    Vietnam implements new social welfare and legal pilot policies

    Vietnam will implement new social welfare increases and a public lawyer pilot program in October 2026, alongside updated social insurance and real estate regulations.

  15. [BUSINESS] 14 sources
    Vietnam proposes 7.8% minimum wage increase for 2027

    Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs proposes a 7.8% minimum wage increase starting January 1, 2027, with Region I reaching 5.7 million VND per month.

  16. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam introduces new personal income tax deductions for medical and education costs

    From July 2026, Vietnamese residents can deduct up to 23 million VND for medical and 24 million VND for education expenses from their taxable income, provided they have valid invoices and documentation.

  17. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam targets tax reforms to boost domestic supply chain integration

    Vietnam is leveraging tax policy and high-tech FDI strategies to help domestic firms climb higher-value segments of global supply chains amid shifting international production trends.

  18. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam conducts U.S. investor roadshow to promote economic reforms

    Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance and State Bank held a non-deal roadshow in the U.S. to pitch macroeconomic reforms and debt management strategies to international investors.

  19. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Vietnam economy seeks diverse capital channels amid global interest rate shifts

    Vietnam seeks to diversify capital sources and stabilize interest rates amid global monetary tightening by the Fed, ECB, and BoJ to support economic growth and manage domestic inflation.

  20. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam implements fiscal and banking reforms to drive economic growth

    Vietnam is diversifying financial resources and implementing flexible fiscal policies, including VAT reductions, to drive economic growth and support large-scale development projects.

  21. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Vietnam and OECD expand cooperation in public finance and investment

    Vietnam's Ministry of Finance is seeking to expand its cooperation with the OECD, focusing on public asset management, green finance, FDI data standardization, and tax reform.

  22. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam proposes minimum wage hike amid rising average incomes

    Vietnam proposes a 7.8% minimum wage increase starting January 2027, while 2025 data shows average monthly income rising to 6 million VND despite regional disparities.

  23. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam Ministry of Finance proposes new cash payment and tax rules

    Vietnam's Ministry of Finance proposes narrowing cash budget payments and exempting certain transactions in disadvantaged areas from non-cash requirements to support local economies.

  24. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam implements fiscal and credit policies to drive growth

    Vietnam is leveraging fiscal policies and targeted credit support, including urban agriculture incentives in Ho Chi Minh City, to stimulate economic growth and high-tech production.

  25. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Vietnam banking sector faces credit growth and interest rate shifts

    Vietnam's banking sector faces a dual pressure as credit growth outpaces capital mobilization, while interest rates show significant divergence across major commercial and private banks.

  26. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam prepares for 2026 National Day holiday and 2027 wage reviews

    Vietnam is finalizing National Day 2026 holiday schedules and initiating discussions via the National Wage Council to determine regional minimum wage adjustments for 2027.

  27. [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Vietnam National Assembly debates program consolidation and land law reforms

    Vietnam's National Assembly is debating the consolidation of four national target programs into one for 2026-2035 and major Land Law reforms to stabilize pricing and reduce administrative procedures.

  28. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam confronts rising wages with personal finance warnings and tax relief plans

    Higher wages in Vietnam risk lifestyle inflation and skill stagnation, prompting the finance ministry to roll out VAT cuts, fee waivers and fuel tax exemptions to ease price pressure.

  29. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vietnam revises land law to use price tables and drop mandatory notarization

    Vietnam’s draft Land Law amendment would replace case‑by‑case land pricing with price tables and remove mandatory notarization for many land transactions, aiming to speed up procedures and modernise land‑use管理.

  30. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Vietnam to raise regional minimum wage by 7.8% starting Jan 2027

    Vietnam plans a 7.8% rise in regional minimum wages to take effect on 1 Jan 2027, setting new monthly and hourly rates across four zones and targeting better living standards and business competitiveness.

  31. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Vietnam to raise minimum wage by 7.8% starting Jan 1 2027

    Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs proposes a 7.8% rise in the minimum wage, to 5.7 million VND in region I and down to 4.04 million VND in region IV, effective 1 Jan 2027, aiming to keep wages above living‑w*

  32. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Ho Chi Minh City to fund 100% health insurance for seniors aged 60-65

    Ho Chi Minh City proposes city funding to cover 100% of health insurance premiums for residents aged 60‑65, potentially aiding about 196,000 people at an annual cost exceeding VND 267 billion.

  33. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Vietnam pushes amendment of Land Law to enforce market‑based pricing and streamline title transfers

    Vietnam plans to amend its 2024 Land Law, introducing market‑based pricing, a unified price database, and stricter deadlines for land‑title transfers, with penalties for late registration.

  34. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Vietnam Agrees to Raise Regional Minimum Wage by 7.8% Starting Jan 1, 2027

    Vietnam's National Wage Council approved a 7.8% regional minimum wage increase, raising monthly wages to 310,000‑390,000 VND from Jan 1 2027; the plan awaits government approval.

  35. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Vietnam to recruit top graduates directly into civil service starting July 2026

    Vietnam's Decree 259/2026, effective July 1 2026, lets outstanding graduates and talented individuals be directly selected for civil‑service posts, with extra priority points for veterans and minorities.

  36. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Vietnam raises deposit insurance ceiling to VND 350 million

    Vietnam's central bank lifted the deposit‑insurance payout ceiling to VND 350 million per depositor, up from VND 125 million, effective 13 July 2026.

  37. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Vietnam Proposes Subsidies for Families with Two Daughters

    Vietnam's health ministry drafts subsidies for families with two daughters to curb a high male‑biased birth ratio and support declining fertility, offering tuition waivers, health‑insurance cuts and local‑level

  38. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Ho Chi Minh City proposes free health insurance for seniors aged 60-64 and expands coverage for vulnerable groups

    Ho Chi Minh City proposes fully subsidised health insurance for residents aged 60‑64, benefiting ~196,000 people, and asks ministries to allow BHYT payments for care at social‑assistance centres and remote/home

  39. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Vietnam agrees 7.8% rise in regional minimum wage effective 2027

    Vietnam’s Wage Council unanimously approved a 7.8% regional minimum‑wage rise, effective 1 Jan 2027, with increases of 310‑390 k VND per region after negotiations between labor unions and business groups.

  40. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's Ministry of Health drafts reforms on civil service recruitment and child support

    Vietnam's Health Ministry proposes decentralising civil‑service recruitment authority and a monthly child‑support scheme to tackle low fertility.

  41. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam adopts nationwide supervision plans for social insurance and local police

    Vietnam approves supervision plans for its social insurance fund (2021‑2026) and for commune‑level police (2026‑2031), aiming to improve oversight, accountability, and public participation.

  42. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam social insurance backlog exceeds 892 billion VND at 100 firms

    Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City Social Insurance reports 100 firms owe over 892 billion VND, led by Hoà Bình Construction (56.7 bn VND). New penalties apply from July 2025 for non‑compliance.

  43. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Hanoi health insurance agency cracks down on hospital cost spikes

    Hanoi orders social insurance to flag hospitals with abnormal BHYT cost rises and step up inspections, while Vietnam’s national insurer mandates full coverage of medicines and equipment, banning out‑of‑pocket p

  44. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Vietnam Ministry of Interior Issues Salary and Rank Guidelines for Commune Officials

    Vietnam's Ministry of Interior released guidelines for salary and rank assignments of commune officials, detailing application of Decree 204 and Decree 361 and setting staffing ratios to be met by July 2027.

  45. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam Social Insurance raises salary base and revises benefit rates from July 2026

    Vietnam's Social Insurance will raise the salary base to VND 2.53 million per month from July 2026, adjusting contribution rates and increasing benefits for maternity, survivor, accident and health coverage.

  46. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's Home Affairs Ministry to finalize redundancy policy for village officials

    Vietnam's Home Affairs Ministry will finalize a decree on benefits for village officials made redundant after administrative mergers, with funding from local budgets and a September review deadline.

  47. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vietnam Defense Ministry Proposes New Local Military Command Positions

    Vietnam's Defence Ministry proposes adding commander, deputy commander and deputy political officer posts to local military units and raises reserve officers' maximum service ages.

  48. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Vietnam Social Insurance warns of unemployment benefit fraud in Ho Chi Minh City

    Vietnam Social Insurance alerts Ho Chi Minh workers to unemployment benefit fraud schemes, urging use of official online portals and warning against paying fees or sharing personal data.

  49. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vietnam expands early retirement benefits and sets new retirement timing rules for civil servants

    Vietnam allows early retirement for hazardous workers, military and police with up to 75 % pension, and introduces new retirement ages and postponement rules for civil servants under decree 259/2026.

  50. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam clarifies personal tax on foreign‑exchange trading profits

    Vietnam's tax office says Forex trading profits by residents are taxable investment income and must be declared under the Personal Income Tax Law.

  51. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam tax decree offers 5‑year income‑tax exemption for AI and semiconductor workers

    Vietnam’s Decree 253/2026, effective 1 July 2026, grants a five‑year personal‑income‑tax break to AI, chip and digital‑tech workers and raises thresholds for withholding tax, meal allowances, pension deductions

  52. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Vietnam boosts salaries for over 2 million civil servants by 8%

    Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs reports that from 1 July 2026 over 2 million civil servants and armed forces will receive an 8% salary rise, new allowances for 1,500 communes, higher pensions for 3.55 m ret‑

  53. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's General Confederation of Labor proposes two minimum‑wage increase plans for 2027

    Vietnam's labor federation proposes two 2027 minimum‑wage hikes—9.8 % (to 520k dong) or 8.5 % (to 450k dong)—and cites a survey showing rising worker financial strain.

  54. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam proposes sweeping revisions to military service and civil‑servant recruitment laws

    Vietnam's defence ministry seeks tighter draft‑evasion rules and officer age caps, while a new decree sets priority points and broader eligibility for civil‑servant recruitment.

  55. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vietnam Government Issues New Civil Service Recruitment and Salary Grade Regulations

    Vietnam's government introduced a decree standardising civil‑service recruitment and establishing five salary grades for public‑sector workers, effective 1 July 2026.

  56. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam provinces allocate billions of dong to social welfare programs

    Cao Bằng province mobilised VND 950 billion for poverty and disaster aid, while Ho Chi Minh City set aside VND 179 billion for July‑2026 assistance to meritorious persons and poor households.

  57. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Vietnam Social Insurance pays increased pensions to 3.55 million retirees

    Vietnam's Social Insurance paid 3.55 million retirees an 8 % pension increase in early July, totalling 24.320 trillion VND, with most receiving funds via bank accounts.

  58. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Vietnam expands health insurance to cover out-of-network care and cancer treatments

    Vietnam widens health insurance, adding 50% coverage for out‑of‑network care and new reimbursement for cancer treatment to cut out‑of‑pocket costs.

  59. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam raises social and health insurance contributions under new minimum wage

    Vietnam'​s new minimum wage of VND 2.53 m will raise social, health, unemployment and occupational injury insurance contributions from 1 July 2026, creating three contributor groups and lifting the minimum peni

  60. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Vietnam adopts 22 personal‑income‑tax exemptions effective July 2026

    Vietnam's Decree 253/2026 sets 22 PIT‑exempt income categories and raises dependent thresholds, effective 1 July 2026.

  61. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Vietnam expands health insurance to cover 50% of outpatient costs at selected facilities

    From 1 July 2026, Vietnam's BHYT will reimburse 50 % of insured benefits for outpatient care at certain facilities for previously uncovered diseases, expanding coverage while setting specific facility criteria.

  62. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Vietnam rolls out new ID card law and reforms social insurance and local governance

    Vietnam implements a new electronic ID card law, revises social insurance rules—including broader contribution support and a lower retirement age—and transfers thousands of administrative tasks to provincial/​c

  63. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Vietnam government issues new civil‑servant discipline and evaluation rules for July 2026

    Vietnam’s government issued Decrees 233/2026 and 234/2026, effective 1 July 2026, setting new civil‑servant disciplinary measures and a points‑based performance evaluation system with defined rating tiers and a

  64. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Hanoi’s Bạch Mai district assists 87‑year‑old woman with pension paperwork

    Hanoi’s Bạch Mai ward verified that an 87‑year‑old pensioner’s family sought home aid, but she was taken to a service point where staff processed her authorization the same day; the case prompted broader local‑

  65. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam Issues Decree 232 Setting New Public‑Sector Job Position and Salary Rules

    Vietnam's Decree 232, effective 1 July 2026, standardises public‑sector job titles, categories and salary grades, mandating positions align with a government‑approved framework.

  66. [POLITICS] 18 sources
    Vietnam rolls out sweeping reforms effective July 1 2026

    Starting 1 July 2026 Vietnam enacts comprehensive reforms: new passport rules, tax law changes with exemptions, a 0.1% crypto tax, basic salary up to VND 2.53 million, 8% pension boost, e‑commerce seller checks

  67. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Vietnam raises pensions and adjusts retirement benefits starting July 2026

    From 1 July 2026 Vietnam raises pensions by 8%, adds extra payments for low‑income retirees, sets a new salary base, adjusts other social‑insurance allowances and updates payment dates.

  68. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Vietnam expands health‑insurance benefits for self‑purchased drugs and outpatient visits

    Vietnam's Ministry of Health introduced rules for direct BHYT payment of self‑purchased medicines under seven conditions and, from 1 July 2026, will reimburse 50 % of outpatient costs at higher‑level hospitals,

  69. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Hanoi 97-year-old resident receives delayed monthly pension after multiple trips to authorities

    Kim Lien ward in Hanoi admitted a 97‑year‑old veteran had to visit the office and a bank three times before a delayed pension was finally paid, after a record‑transfer error caused by recent ward mergers.

  70. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Vietnam launches major tax and salary reforms effective July 1, 2026

    From July 1 2026 Vietnam’s tax law exempts many personal transfers, taxes gold bar sales at 0.1% and adds new taxable items, while a higher salary base of 2.53 million VND lifts civil‑servant, doctor andteacher

  71. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's 2024 Social Insurance Law Expands Sick Leave Benefits

    Vietnam's Social Insurance Law, effective July 1 2025, shifts sick‑leave calculation to working days, raising annual benefits for regular and heavy‑work employees and extending coverage for long‑term illness.

  72. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Vietnam lifts public‑sector base pay to 2.53 million VND on July 1 2026

    Vietnam will raise the public‑sector base salary to 2.53 million VND per month on 1 July 2026, boosting civil‑servant, teacher and doctor pay by about 8 % and increasing pensions and benefits under new decrees.

  73. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Vietnam lifts pension allowances in five provinces, up to 700,000 VND

    Five Vietnamese provinces raise monthly pensions to a max of 700,000 VND and a draft law proposes lowering the pension eligibility age from 75 to 70.

  74. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Hanoi Raises Tet Gift for Retirees to 500,000 VND

    Hanoi will boost the Tet gift for over 600,000 pensioners and social‑insurance beneficiaries to 500,000 dong per person from 1‑7 June 2026.

  75. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vietnam proposes to drop 12‑month limit on pension benefit authorizations

    Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs proposes removing the 12‑month limit on pension authorisations, aligning them with civil law to help elderly and remote recipients. The draft accompanies an 8% pension rise in

  76. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam to overhaul pension authorization rules and lower retirement aid age to 70

    Vietnam proposes removing the 12‑month limit on pension authorisations and lowering the social pension aid age to 70, aiming to broaden retirement benefits for the elderly.

  77. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vietnam expands voluntary social insurance for overseas workers and early retirement options

    Vietnam's 2024 Social Insurance Law introduces voluntary contributions for overseas citizens and allows early retirement for workers with 61%+ capacity loss, adding monthly allowances for near‑retirees.

  78. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam approves higher minimum wage and raises civil‑servant base pay

    Vietnam’s wage council proposes raising the 2027 minimum wage to VND 520,000, while the government will lift civil‑servant base pay to VND 2.53 million from July 2026.

  79. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Vietnam expands health‑insurance coverage for out‑of‑network outpatient visits

    From 1 July 2026 Vietnam will cover half the cost of out‑of‑network outpatient visits at listed central hospitals, while 74 % of facilities roll out electronic records and officials caution against summer‑time​

  80. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Vietnam proposes up to 9.8% raise in regional minimum wage for 2027

    Vietnam's Wage Council proposes two 2027 regional minimum‑wage hikes—9.8 % or 8.5 %—with unions backing the larger rise and employers urging a July start to ease cost pressures.

  81. [HEALTH] 9 sources
    Vietnam Health Insurance to Pay 50% of Outpatient Costs at Central Hospitals from July 1

    Effective 1 July 2026, Vietnam’s BHYT will reimburse 50 % of outpatient fees at designated central hospitals, with extra provisions for low‑cost services and long‑term participants.

  82. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Hanoi Social Insurance warns 20,000 pensioners of payment interruption unless authorizations renewed

    Hanoi’s Social Insurance says authorizations for pension collection issued before July 1 2025 will expire June 30 2026; over 20 000 retirees must renew or switch to direct bank payment to avoid July disruptions

  83. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Hanoi expands free health‑insurance coverage for vulnerable residents

    Hanoi will fully subsidize health‑insurance fees for veterans, seniors, artisans and other vulnerable groups, with additional 70% and 50% subsidies for agricultural households and rural workers, starting 1 July

  84. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam boosts daily allowances for civil servants and detainees

    From 27 July 2026 Vietnam raises daily pay for civil servants handling citizen complaints to up to 250,000 VND and, via Decree 213, improves food and living standards for temporary detainees.

  85. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam expands unpaid‑leave rules to safeguard social‑insurance rights

    Vietnam's 2024 law exempts workers on 14+ days unpaid leave from mandatory social‑insurance contributions, with exceptions for early‑month sick leave and maternity; voluntary continuation can preserve health‑保险

  86. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam tightens health insurance penalties and expands unemployment support

    Vietnam's new Decree 90/2026 raises health‑insurance penalties to VND 75‑150 million, while unemployment insurance aided over 245 000 workers in early 2026 with benefits and job‑placement services.

  87. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vietnam raises military and civil servant salaries effective July 2026

    Vietnam will raise defence personnel base salary to 2.53 million dong from 1 July, with professional soldiers earning 7.46‑19.48 million dong, and civil servants’ base pay and pensions will also increase to 2.5

  88. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Vietnam Social Insurance warns tens of thousands of retirees of pension interruptions

    Vietnam Social Insurance warns that authorisations for pension collection expire 30 June 2026; retirees must renew or switch to bank accounts to avoid payment interruptions, with over 20 000 still pending.

  89. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Vietnam strengthens health insurance oversight and sets 2026 social insurance goals

    Vietnam launches a three‑year health‑insurance audit, adds HPV vaccine to mandatory shots from July 2026, and Ca Mau sets a steering committee to meet 2026 social and health‑insurance targets.

  90. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Vietnam health insurance shields patients as medical costs rise

    Vietnam’s health insurance helped a kidney‑disease patient afford treatment, while an uninsured worker with severe burns faces exorbitant costs, highlighting gaps in medical financing.

  91. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vietnam military salary scale raised to 2.53 million dong base pay from July

    Vietnam's defence ministry raised the military base salary to 2.53 million dong from July 1, updating pay tables for officers and enlisted ranks and adjusting leadership allowances.

  92. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vietnam raises pension payments by 8% for 3.4 million retirees in July

    Vietnam’s Decree 162/2026 raises pensions 8% from 1 July, adding VND 10.773 trillion to fund the boost for about 3.4 million retirees; payments shift to the next workday after 5 July and cash disbursements use郵

  93. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam Introduces Online Unemployment Insurance Application System

    Vietnam's new online portal lets workers apply for unemployment insurance digitally, aiming for faster, more transparent processing under the 2025 Labor Law.

  94. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Vietnam increases direct payment caps for health insurance patients

    Vietnam raises base salary for social insurance and boosts direct payment limits for health insurance patients, increasing caps for inpatient and outpatient care at various facility levels.

  95. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Vietnam expands social insurance, lowering pension contribution to 15 years and allowing overseas workers to join online

    Vietnam's 2024 reform cuts the pension contribution minimum to 15 years, adds benefits like free health cards, and lets overseas Vietnamese join voluntary insurance online.

  96. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Vietnam raises BHYT co‑payment threshold, unlocking 100% coverage for eligible patients from July 1

    From 1 July Vietnam raises the base salary to VND 2.53 million, lifting the BHYT co‑payment ceiling to VND 15.18 million annually and allowing eligible patients with five years continuous enrollment to receive

  97. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam expands health insurance subsidies and raises social insurance contribution base

    From 1 July 2026, Hanoi expands health‑insurance subsidies for seniors and vulnerable groups, while Vietnam raises the social‑insurance contribution base to 2.53 million VND, increasing premiums and caps for a

  98. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vietnam Introduces New Salary Base for Social and Health Insurance Contributions from July 1

    Vietnam's Social Insurance agency will use a new VND 2.53 million monthly salary base for social, health, unemployment and occupational injury insurance contributions from July 1, capping the contribution base

  99. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vietnam Social Insurance Authority Launches New Customer Support System and Warns of Fraud Scams

    Vietnam's Social Insurance agency rolls out new multi‑channel support for benefits and warns citizens about scams impersonating BHXH staff, urging use of official channels only.

  100. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam expands pension and unemployment insurance coverage for workers

    Vietnam's 2024 social insurance law expands pension eligibility to workers with 15+ years of contributions, while the 2025 Labor Law adds short‑term employees to compulsory unemployment insurance.

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