How to calculate pension
The number of people receiving monthly pensions and social insurance allowances has increased by nearly 410,000 people
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By the end of March 2026, the whole country will pay monthly pensions and social insurance allowances to more than 3.5 million people; an increase of nearly 410,000 people compared to 2018.
Vietnam Social Security has new directions on changing the authorization to receive pensions and allowances
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Before July 1, 2026, many cases of authorizing the receipt of monthly pensions and social insurance allowances may expire according to the provisions of the 2024 Social Insurance Law.
New regulations related to pensions from 10. 5 contribute to improving the quality of life
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Vietnam Social Security said that although the number of pensioners is increasing, the benefit level is still modest.
What is the pension like when voluntary social insurance is interrupted?
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Many voluntary social insurance participants want to make a makeover or one-time contribution for the remaining time to be eligible for pension benefits.
Minimum pension benefit rate between men and women
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Participating in social insurance (SI), men and women have clear differences in conditions to achieve the minimum pension benefit rate.
3.5 million people receive pensions, of which 11,560 people receive over 20 million VND/month
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Vietnam Social Security said that currently there are 3.5 million people nationwide receiving monthly pensions.
Receiving pension from July 1st, 2026, note to avoid losing benefits
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From July 1, 2026, new regulations on receiving pensions take effect, beneficiaries need to pay attention to avoid interruption and not lose benefits.
More than half a million people are receiving pensions under 3 million VND/month
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Pensioners from 2.34 million VND/month or more to less than 3 million VND/month account for the lowest proportion with 144,852 people.
Regulations adjusting pensions in the past time do not ensure the principle of contribution - benefit
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Summarizing the adjustment of pensions in the past, the Ministry of Home Affairs pointed out inadequacies that do not ensure the principle of contribution - benefit.
May pension payment schedule in Quang Ninh from May 4-6, 2026
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Quang Ninh Provincial Social Insurance will pay pensions and monthly allowances in May through personal accounts or at payment points.
Supplementing new subjects proposed to increase pensions and allowances by 8% from July 1st
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The Ministry of Home Affairs proposes an increase of 8% in pensions, social insurance allowances and monthly allowances from July 1, 2026, applicable to 10 groups of subjects.
Pensions proposed to increase by 8% from July 1st
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In the latest draft decree, the Ministry of Home Affairs only proposed 1 option to increase pensions and allowances from July 1, instead of 2 options as before.
Freelance workers still have pensions: Wide door open from voluntary social insurance
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In fact, pensions are not only a monthly income but also a long-term security guarantee.
Early retirement but still able to receive a higher pension
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The Social Insurance Agency has just responded and provided information about receiving pensions when social insurance contributions have not been paid for enough years.
In 2026, will people with pensions be entitled to family deductions?
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People with pensions are entitled to family deductions for themselves when calculating personal income tax if they generate taxable income from salaries and wages.
