Opinion

Ticket for people to choose public transport

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From July 1, 2026, both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will jointly implement a policy of free bus tickets in different areas. This is a noteworthy decision of the two largest cities in the country in their efforts to reduce personal vehicles, encourage public transport and gradually shift to a green transportation model.

Love and unsigned contract

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There was a guy who once declared very eloquently at a drinking party with friends: "I love her unconditionally". The whole table was silent for a long time, then someone casually asked: "So last month she forgot your birthday, how many days were you angry?". "Two days". "If she says she will quit her job from tomorrow, stay home to take care of dogs and cats, let you raise them?". "There's no such thing, she's crazy about work." "If she loves someone else?" Then quickly stop, and then ask". Everyone laughed, it turns out that the so-called "unconditional" has quite a few conditions.

Removing the 12-month limit when authorizing pension payment, reducing the burden for the elderly

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The Ministry of Home Affairs proposes to amend the Law on Social Insurance in the direction of removing the regulation that the power of attorney to receive pensions and social insurance allowances is only valid for a maximum of 12 months.

Increasing the regional minimum wage to create motivation not only for workers

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The proposal to increase the regional minimum wage from the beginning of 2027 with an average increase of 8.5% to 9.8% has received great attention from workers and businesses.

Angry sponge

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In the world of animation, a sponge is a symbol of harmlessness, softness, elasticity, being distorted in any way is laughable. Real life is also full of such "sponges". They are endurance experts, always tolerant to the point of forgetting themselves, whoever asks for help does it, whoever hurts smiles to let it go. People call them good-hearted people. But the crowd forgets a basic physical attribute. Sponges absorb water very quickly, but their capacity is limited.

Lowering the age for enjoying social pension benefits, poor people have more support

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In the draft amendment of the Law on Social Insurance, the Ministry of Home Affairs proposed 1 of 2 options: gradually reducing the age of social pension benefits to 70 and possibly lower when conditions are met.

University appoints professors and the worry of "inflation

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The Ministry of Education and Training is seeking opinions on a new draft on considering, recognizing and appointing professors and associate professors in the direction of directly delegating power to higher education institutions.

Calling the right names of martyrs who sacrificed for the Fatherland

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The war has receded for more than half a century. The forests that were once fierce battlefields have now turned green again. The lands that were once marked by bombs and bullets have changed day by day. But in many cemeteries across the country, there are still tens of thousands of martyrs' graves bearing the words "unknown names".

Lessons from helmets to safety equipment for children in cars

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Nearly 20 years ago, the Prime Minister issued Resolution 32 stipulating that motorcyclists on all roads are required to wear helmets.

The story of pension authorization of a 97-year-old woman: A big lesson in public service behavior

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The case of a 97-year-old woman encountering difficulties in carrying out procedures for authorizing her to receive a pension has caused the Hanoi City Party Committee to request a review and handling of the responsibilities of related individuals.

Filling the void

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There is a type of person who is very afraid of free time. After an event, it could be a failed project, a broken relationship or simply a bad working day, they immediately rush forward. They take on more work, immerse themselves in overnight gatherings, register for new courses, or rush to pack their suitcases to a strange city. They think it's bravery, the strongest way to overcome a crisis. But many times, it's just a very well-organized escape.

Children in cars cannot be protected by the words "Baby in Car

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From July 1, 2026, regulations requiring the mandatory use of child safety equipment in cars officially take effect.

Unlocking green credit to pave the way for growth

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Sustainable growth can only be achieved when capital flows strongly into production, innovation and green sectors.

The most worth watching

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Every World Cup, billions of people stay up all night watching exciting matches. Which team wins, which team loses, who scores, who is eliminated. But if there were only scores, football could not have become the most loved sport on the planet.

The case of 200 ships in Phu Tho lying ashore, removing difficulties for people but must be safe

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Nearly 200 tourist boats are ashore in Thung Nai, Phu Tho province along with many worries about food and clothing of local people.

Building a learning society, creating a national competitive advantage

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In the era of science and technology, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, big data, semiconductors and automation, a country's competitive advantage is no longer only in natural resources or cheap labor. That advantage is increasingly dependent on human quality: qualifications, skills, creativity, adaptability and lifelong learning spirit.

Live simply

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He lived simply and comfortably, often laughed and said: "If there is a next life, I probably won't get married anymore, getting married is very tiring." Then laughed again as if it was just a joke told too many times.

To make the National Scholarship Fund a launching pad for talent

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The Ministry of Education and Training is seeking opinions to complete the Decree on the organization, management and use of the National Scholarship Fund.

Verifying food sellers on social networks is to block fake goods from the root

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The Ministry of Public Security proposed to stipulate the responsibilities of e-commerce platforms and social networks in verifying the identity of food sellers.

Opening the door to housing for workers

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The fact that many localities such as: Hanoi, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City are starting to allocate resources to develop rental housing is not only a social security solution, but also a human resource development strategy.