Unemployment benefits
Maximum unemployment benefits equal to 5 times the regional minimum wage
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The monthly unemployment benefit level is equal to 60% of the average salary, but does not exceed 5 times the regional minimum wage at the time of insurance contribution.
Most workers only receive unemployment insurance of about 4 million VND/month
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Because most workers pay unemployment insurance at the minimum level, the actual amount of money received when unemployed is only about 4 million VND/month.
In which cases will workers receive more than 318 million VND in unemployment benefits for 1 year
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With the increase in regional minimum wage from January 1, 2026, the unemployment allowance for civil servants will increase sharply.
From January 1, 2026, civil servants can receive the highest unemployment benefit of more than VND 26.5 million
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Starting from January 1, 2026, with the expected increase in regional minimum wage, the highest unemployment benefit that civil servants can receive is more than VND 26.5 million/month.
Currently receiving unemployment benefits, supported with food allowances when improving vocational skills
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A reader with email matviecxxx@gmail.com asked: Are people receiving unemployment benefits supported with food expenses when improving their professional skills?
Time to receive unemployment benefits from January 2026
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A reader with email vucoxxx@gmail.com asked: What is the time to receive unemployment benefits according to the new regulations?
Unemployment benefit filers in Ho Chi Minh City decreased by 15.23%
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HCMC - In the first 5 months of 2025, the number of unemployment benefit applications decreased by 15.23% compared to the same period in 2024.
The number of people in Ho Chi Minh City who are supported to learn a trade when receiving unemployment benefits is still small
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HCMC - In the first 5 months of 2025, the number of workers decided to receive vocational training support while receiving unemployment benefits is 875 people.
Increasing unemployment benefits brings many benefits to workers
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Voters in some provinces have proposed increasing unemployment benefits from 60% to 75% - equal to the maximum pension level.
