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Principles for determining and implementing the number of students enrolled. Graphics: Duc Anh

New proposal on principles for determining and implementing the number of university admissions

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The expected number of university admissions is determined and implemented for each year, by major, group of majors, level...

New salary scale for doctors expected when base salary increases by 8% from July 1st

The latest doctor salary table from July 1, 2026 when the base salary is expected to increase to 2,527,200 VND

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When the base salary is expected to increase by 8% from July 1, 2026, the salary of doctors in public health facilities will be recalculated according to a coefficient, leading to a significant increase in income.

From April 20, 2026, failure to maintain enough common fire fighting vehicles as prescribed may be fined up to 5 million VND. Photo: Hanoi Police

Failure to maintain sufficient common fire fighting equipment will be fined up to 5 million VND

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Reader dongkhanhxxx@gmail asks: What is the penalty for not maintaining enough common fire fighting vehicles as prescribed?

In case business households declare taxes quarterly, the deadline for submitting tax returns is no later than the last day of the first month of the next quarter. Photo: Luc Giang

Deadline for submitting tax declaration and tax payment dossiers of business households

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Reader thanhthuyxxx@gmail asks: How do business households submit tax declaration dossiers and pay taxes on time?

Business households with annual revenue of 500 million VND or less are not subject to value-added tax. Photo: Luc Giang

Which business households are not subject to value-added tax?

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Reader baolucxxx@gmail asks: Which business households are not subject to value-added tax according to new regulations?

The lowest monthly allowance for the elderly eligible for monthly social assistance is VND500,000/month. Illustration photo: Que Chi

Minimum monthly social allowance for the elderly

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Reader email doanduxxx@gmail.com asked: What is the lowest monthly social allowance for the elderly?

For houses and constructions serving the daily life attached to the land of households, individuals, and people of Vietnamese origin residing abroad that must be dismantled or demolished when the State reclaims the land, the owners of those houses and constructions shall be compensated with the new construction value of houses and constructions with equivalent technical standards. Photo: Cao Nguyen

Compensation for housing damage when land is acquired

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Reader with email hangnguyenxxx@gmail.com asked: When the State reclaims land, how is compensation for damage to houses and construction works attached to the land regulated?

The force participating in protecting security and order at the grassroots level has the task of supporting the commune-level police in guiding, directing traffic, and resolving traffic jams when mobilized. Photo: Minh Quan

Are security forces at the facility allowed to direct traffic?

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Reader namdinhxxx@gmail.com asked: Are the forces participating in protecting security and order at the grassroots level allowed to regulate traffic?

The highest social allowance for people with disabilities (children with severe disabilities or elderly people with severe disabilities) is 2.5 x 500,000 VND/month = 1.25 million VND/month. Photo: Son Tran

Maximum social benefits for people with disabilities

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Reader with email vandangxxx@gmail.com asked: What is the highest social allowance for the disabled?

Military officers are considered for early salary increases if they achieve outstanding achievements in combat or are commended for their work. Illustration photo: qdnd.vn

Conditions for early salary increase for military officers

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Reader with email longkhuongxxx@gmail.com asked: When will military officers get their salaries raised ahead of schedule?

The highest social allowance for the elderly is 1.5 million VND/month. Illustration photo: Que Chi

What is the maximum social benefit for the elderly?

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Reader with email thanhtamxxx@gmail.com asked: What is the highest social allowance for the elderly?

Forces participating in protecting security and order at the grassroots level are trained and fostered in professional skills to grasp the security and order situation; and build a movement for the entire people to protect national security. Illustration photo: Minh Quan

Training and professional development for security guards at the facility

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Readers with email anhtuxxx@gmail.com asked: How are the forces participating in protecting security and order at the grassroots level trained and fostered in professional skills?

Lawyers advise on handling labor discipline. Photo: Ngoc Anh

Are people being detained or imprisoned subject to labor discipline?

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Are people who are being detained, imprisoned;... subject to labor discipline? Lawyer Truong Van Tuan - Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association will answer these questions.

Military officers are considered for early promotion in case of outstanding combat achievements. Illustration photo: Qdnd.vn

Conditions for early promotion to military rank and officer status

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Reader with email thanhthiemxxx@gmail.com asked: What are the conditions for promoting military ranks and military officers before the deadline according to the new regulations?

Military officers on active duty are guaranteed health care; when injured, sick, pregnant, have accidents or occupational risks, they are examined and treated at medical facilities according to the provisions of the law on health insurance. Illustration photo: qdnd.vn

Health care for military officers and their families

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Reader with email binhvinhxxx@gmail.com asked: How is health care for military officers and their relatives under the new regulations?

The force participating in protecting security and order at the grassroots level is responsible for grasping demographic information and assisting the commune-level police in checking demographics, temporary residence, and temporary absence in the area under their responsibility. Photo: Minh Quan

Can security guards at the facility check temporary residence and temporary absence?

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Reader namnguyenxxx@gmail.com asked: Are the forces participating in protecting security and order at the grassroots level checked for temporary residence and temporary absence?

A wife who appropriates her husband's personal money can be fined from 20,000,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND. Illustration: Nguyen Hai

What is the penalty for a wife who appropriates her husband's money?

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Reader email hongchuyenxxx@gmail.com asked: What is the penalty for a wife who embezzles her husband's private money?

The subjects used photo-editing technology to blackmail leaders of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. Photo: Provided by the police.

How to deal with blackmailing leaders by using "sensitive" photos?

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Collaging "sensitive" photos for blackmail purposes will result in administrative penalties or even criminal prosecution with a maximum penalty of 7 years in prison.

From December 1, 2024, the age limit for active service of officers of the Vietnam People's Army at the rank of lieutenant is 50 years old. In case the army has a need, officers with sufficient political qualities, ethics, capacity, health and volunteering can have their active service age extended according to regulations but not more than 5 years; in special cases, it can be extended according to regulations of the Minister of National Defense. Illustration photo: Qdnd.vn

Maximum age limit for military officers of the rank of lieutenant

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Reader email tunglunxxx@gmail.com asked: What is the maximum age limit for military officers of the rank of lieutenant according to the new regulations?

How will the military and police salary tables change in 2025? Graphics: Hoang Le

What are the details of the military and police salary table in 2025?

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Three new salary scales for the military and police will be built after 2026 to replace the two current salary scales.