Pension
People's Artist Bui Bai Binh talks about life and a pension of 6 million VND/month
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In a conversation with Lao Dong reporters, People's Artist Bui Bai Binh shared that he receives a pension of about 6 million VND per month.
A pension regulation takes effect from May 2026
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A regulation on pensions of Vietnam Social Security (BHXH) takes effect from May 2026.
Hiring workers who are receiving pensions, businesses do not pay social insurance but must pay additional money
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The employer signs a labor contract with a person who is receiving a pension and does not have to pay social insurance, but will have to pay this amount to the employee himself.
People can receive pensions when participating in social insurance at the age of 50 according to new law
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Vietnam Social Security said that people participating in social insurance late (from 45 to 50 years old) can still receive pensions instead of only receiving one-time social insurance benefits as before.
More than 80,600 people have their pensions resolved according to related decrees on streamlining the apparatus
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According to Vietnam Social Security (BHXH), the unit has received and resolved pension benefits for more than 80,600 people according to related decrees on organizational restructuring.
Pensions increase higher than consumer price index for many years
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In the period 2016-2025, the pension adjustment rate was always significantly higher than the CPI increase and exceeded the investment interest rate of the social insurance fund.
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.
88% of people receive pensions via transfer
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According to Vietnam Social Security, currently, 88% of people have received pensions through transfers.
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.
Pensioners and beneficiaries of allowances need to do this immediately before June 30, to avoid interrupting their rights
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Local Social Insurance (BHXH) agencies encourage beneficiaries to switch to receiving pensions and social insurance allowances through personal accounts.
Expanding the opportunity to have pensions for millions of informal workers
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Thanks to the voluntary social insurance policy, informal workers enjoy many regimes such as allowances, pensions...
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.
Will 2026 pensions be subject to personal income tax deduction?
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Whether the 2026 pension will be deducted personal income tax is the question of Mr. Khac Hung (Hai Phong).
Regular payment for millions of people receiving monthly pensions and allowances
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Currently, the Social Insurance (SI) system is regularly paying for about 3.5 million people receiving pensions and monthly allowances.
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.
