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Banknotes that have changed color, blurred images, patterns, letters, numbers; are wrinkled, ripped, blurred, dirty, old, then they do not meet circulation standards from May 19, 2026. Photo: Lam Duy

Which types of money do not meet circulation standards according to new regulations

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Reader with email thuthuxxx@gmail. com asks: What type of money does not meet the circulation standards according to the new regulations?

From May 26, 2026, the term of office of the Village Head is 5 years and may be extended but not exceeding 6 months. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Is the term of the Village Head extended?

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Reader with email lanhaxxx@gmail. com asks: According to new regulations, is the term of office of the Village Head extended?

Village heads represent villages and residential groups in relations related to the activities of the residential community according to the provisions of law. Photo: Thuy Anh

Powers of the Village Head from May 26, 2026

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Reader dungtuanxxx@gmail asks: What rights do village heads have according to the latest regulations?

From July 1, 2026, people resolving denunciations who obstruct, cause difficulties, and troubles for denunciators may be disciplined with a reprimand. Photo: VGP

Obstructing and causing difficulties for denouncers may be subject to reprimand discipline

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Reader anhdungxxx@gmail asks: How is the person who resolved the complaint obstructing, causing difficulties and troubles for the complainant disciplined?

From July 1, 2026, the person who resolves a complaint and discloses the name, address, and handwriting of the complainant may be disciplined with a warning. Photo: Bao Han

Revealing the full name and address of the whistleblower may result in a warning

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Reader xuankhoaxxx@gmail asks: How is the person who resolved the complaint and revealed the full name, address, and handwriting of the complainant disciplined?

Individuals participating in electronic notary transactions must use a public digital signature provided by an organization providing public digital signature certification services in Vietnam. Photo: Phuong Anh

Public digital signatures must be used when notarizing electronically

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A reader with email nhansu12@gmail.com asked: If there is no public digital signature, can I use electronic notary service?

The funding source for paying severance pay for commune-level civil servants is arranged in the regular operating expenditure estimate of the People's Committee at the commune level assigned annually by competent authorities. Photo: Hanh An

Regulations on termination of employment for commune-level civil servants

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Reader hochuuxxx@gmail.com asked: What are the regulations on termination of employment for commune-level civil servants?

The pension application for those who are holding back the compulsory social insurance payment period includes: Social insurance book, the request document of the person holding back the compulsory social insurance payment period. Photo: Nam Duong

Pension documents for compulsory social insurance contributions

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A reader with email ngochanxxx@gmail.com asked: What documents are required for social insurance participants to submit to receive pensions?

In case of termination of the labor contract due to change in organizational structure, the employer must notify the employee 30 days in advance. Photo: Nam Duong

How to announce the termination of the labor contract due to restructuring

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A reader with email tientaoxx@gmail.com asked: How many days in advance must a business enterprise notify its employees if it changes the organizational structure and terminates the labor contract?

People who are not members of the fire prevention, fire fighting and rescue force when participating in fire fighting are entitled to compensation according to regulations. Photo: Huu Chanh

Funds for firefighters

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A reader with email anhthu1209xxx@gmail.com asked: What is the compensation and support regime for people participating in fire fighting, rescue and relief?

Railway vehicles must ensure fire safety conditions according to the provisions of the law on railways. Photo: Nguyen Minh Toan

Fire prevention and fighting requirements for vehicles

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A reader with email tuanthuxx@gmail.com asked: What are the requirements for fire prevention and fighting for vehicles according to the new regulations?

Family domestic helpers have the right to quit their jobs but need to notify the homeowner at least 15 days in advance. Photo: Nam Duong

Family midwives need to report on retirement

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A reader with email bahaxxx@gmail.com asked: Does the domestic helper need to report when she quits her job?

When divorcing, if the wife is in difficulty, in need and has a legitimate reason to request support, the husband is obliged to provide support according to his ability. In the photo is a lawyer consulting on a divorce case. Photo: Nam Duong

When divorced, husband still has to provide for wife

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A reader with email touyenxxx@gmail.com asked: After the divorce, is the husband responsible for providing support for his wife?

Part-time workers in type I commune-level administrative units (wards) are allocated an allowance fund equal to 21.0 times the basic salary. Photo: Hanh An

Allowance regime for part-time workers in the ward

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A reader with email tranducxxx@gmail.com asked: How do part-time workers in the ward receive allowances?

Within 7 working days from the date of receiving a complete dossier as prescribed, the Social Insurance agency is responsible for handling the receipt of one-time social insurance. Photo: Nam Duong

Time to settle one-time social insurance benefits from July 2025

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A reader with email anhdaoxxx@gmail.com asked: What is the time to settle one-time social insurance benefits according to the new regulations?

Poor households approved by competent authorities according to the criteria specified in Decision No. 09/2011/QD-TTg are supported with electricity for living expenses. Photo: Nam Duong

Subjects eligible for monthly electricity allowance

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A reader with email phienxxx@gmail.com asked: Which subjects are supported to reduce monthly electricity bills?

The maximum time for strengthening and recovering after pregnancy is 10 days for female workers with two or more children at one time. Photo: Nam Duong

Regulations on postpartum health recovery from July 2025

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A reader with email tinhtamxxx@gmail.com asked: What is the postpartum health care and recovery regime according to the new regulations?

When the State reclaims land and causes damage to crops and livestock, the compensation level for annual crops is calculated based on the output value of the harvest for that crop. Photo: Cao Nguyen

Compensation for crops and livestock when reclaiming land

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A reader with email banhanxxx@gmail.com asked: When the State reclaims land and causes damage to crops and livestock, how is compensation implemented?

Teachers organizing extra classes and extra learning activities outside of school that collect money from students must register their business according to the provisions of law. Illustrative photo: Dinh Trong

Requirements for extra teaching outside of school during the summer

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A reader with email loantuyetxxx@gmail.com asked: What requirements must teachers who teach extra classes outside of school during the summer meet?

The Commune Party Secretary is responsible for directing the development and approval of annual, quarterly, monthly work plans and regular tasks of members of the Executive Committee and the Standing Committee of the Commune Party Committee. Illustrative photo: Ha Anh

Duties of the Commune Party Committee Secretary

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A reader with email toannguyenxxx@gmail.com asked: What duties does the Commune Party Committee Secretary have?