Pension reform

From 2026, how many years of social insurance contribution is required to receive a pension?

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From 2026, the conditions for enjoying pensions will have a noticeable change in the social insurance (SI) contribution period.

To receive a pension of 5 million VND/month when old, what do people need to do?

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People aged 40 need to pay voluntary social insurance from 1.3–1.7 million VND/month for 20 years to receive a pension of 5 million VND.

People need to pay attention to new regulations from March 2026

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Pensions are one of the contents that workers are interested in.

Cases of enjoying maximum pensions even if retiring 5 years early

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From 2026, there will be more cases of workers receiving early retirement for a maximum of 5 years but still receiving full pensions.

Pension increases by 1.2 million VND after 22 years, people hope for early adjustment

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The adjustment of the base salary, pension and allowance regimes in 2026 is being built according to the direction of the Government.

How will 2026 pensions change after a 15% increase

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After pensions were adjusted to increase by 15% in 2024, the new adjustment from March 2026 according to Official Dispatch 38 has attracted much attention.

Pension being enjoyed but unfortunately passed away, relatives receive allowance for at least 3 months

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According to current regulations, if a pensioner dies, the relative will receive a minimum allowance of 3 months and a maximum of 48 months of pension.

Deadline for adjusting pensions and social insurance allowances according to Conclusion 206-KL/TW in 2025

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Pensions and social insurance allowances according to Conclusion 206-KL/TW, to be completed no later than March 2026.

Cases where employees are entitled to pensions when they are not old enough to retire

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Workers who have enough years of social insurance participation but are not old enough to retire can still retire early to receive a pension.

High pensions depend directly on the level and duration of social insurance contributions

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The high or low pension depends not only on the number of years of contribution but also on how to choose the social insurance contribution level from the beginning.

Pension increase, appropriate adjustment for people with low pensions

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Pensions will be adjusted based on the increase in the consumer price index (CPI), the capacity of the state budget and the social insurance fund.

2026 pension: How to change the form of receiving

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Many pensioners have a need to change the form of receiving money but it is not clear which agency they need to contact to be resolved according to regulations.

Pension for employees who have paid social insurance for 15 years

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Pensions may come earlier for employees who have only 15 years of social insurance contributions.

Order and procedures for enjoying pensions according to the latest regulations

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Receiving a pension not only needs to meet the conditions but also must be in accordance with procedures. The latest updates on procedures, dossiers and settlement time will be clarified.

Salary increase exceeding one grade for commune-level civil servants according to Decree 179

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Increase salaries by more than one rank for commune-level cadres and civil servants according to Decree 179 when they have particularly outstanding achievements and are recognized by competent authorities.