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Increased allowance for non-specialized workers in villages as planned

The allowance increase for non-specialized workers in the village is expected from July 1st

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The allowance fund for non-specialized workers in villages may increase significantly from July 1. 2026 if the base salary of 2.53 million VND/month is applied.

Form of teacher recruitment round 2: based on the nature, characteristics and requirements of the job position to be recruited, the head of the recruiting authority decides to choose one of three forms of exam: interview, teaching practice or written exam. Photo: Phuong Anh

How is the second round of teacher recruitment according to new regulations?

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Reader hoanguyenxxx@gmail. com asks: According to the new regulations, how is the second round of teacher recruitment exam?

The Law on Teachers stipulates exemption from foreign language exams when recruiting teachers in cases with a diploma in foreign languages (English, Russian, French, German, Chinese or other foreign languages as required by the job position) and the same training level. Photo: Chan Phuc

Which teachers are exempt from foreign language exams when taking the recruitment exam

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Reader songhanhxxx@gmail asks: Who will be exempt from foreign language exams when taking teacher recruitment exams according to new regulations?

Cases of dismissal from village heads and neighborhood group leaders

Cases of dismissal from village heads and neighborhood group leaders

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Decree 59/2023/ND-CP stipulates cases of dismissal from village heads and residential group leaders.

From May 15, 2026, if the beauty pageant organizing agency does not revoke the beauty title awarded to the winning individual when there is a written request from a competent state agency, it may be fined from 30 million VND to 40 million VND. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Not revoking the Miss title may be fined up to 40 million VND

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Reader doantrangxxx@gmail. com asks: If the title of Miss is not revoked when requested, how will it be penalized?

From April 20, 2026, the Chairman of the Commune People's Committee will be fined up to 25 million VND in the field of fire prevention and fighting. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Chairman of the Commune People's Committee fined up to 25 million VND for fire prevention and fighting

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Reader lechuongxxx@gmail asks: In the field of fire prevention and fighting, how much is the maximum fine for the Chairman of the Commune People's Committee?

Nursing regime for retired military officers

How are retired military officers entitled to convalescence benefits

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Retired military officers are invited for periodic nursing treatment at military nursing teams, with different times and frequencies depending on their rank.

From April 20, 2026, failure to maintain fire fighting water reserves as prescribed will be fined up to 5 million VND. Photo: Hoang Loc

Failure to maintain fire water reserves will be fined up to 5 million VND

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Reader congbangxxx@gmail asks: What is the penalty for not maintaining fire-fighting water reserves according to regulations?

During the school year, ethnic minority boarding students who achieve the title "Excellent Student" are rewarded 800,000 VND/student; students who achieve the title "Good Student" are rewarded 600,000 VND/student. Photo: Huynh Cuong Ethnic Minority Boarding High School

Policies for ethnic minority boarding students in ethnic minority and mountainous areas

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Reader phanthamxxx@gmail asks: What is the policy for ethnic minority boarding students and university preparatory students in ethnic minority and mountainous areas?

Each boarding student in ethnic minority and mountainous areas is supported with 930,000 VND per month and receives no more than 9 months/school year. Photo: Thanh Phong

What policies do boarding students in ethnic minority areas enjoy?

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Reader hongvanxxx@gmail asks: What is the policy for semi-boarding nursery children and semi-boarding students in ethnic minority and mountainous areas?

Business households that have paid value-added tax and personal income tax for business activities but have actual revenue generated in the year from 500 million VND or less shall carry out compensation, refund, refund cum budget revenue compensation according to regulations. Photo: Hai Nguyen

How to handle tax, late payment fees, and overpaid fines of business households

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Reader hongvanxxx@gmail asks: How is the handling of tax, late payment fees, and overpaid fines of business households handled?

Regulations on 5 years of working experience when receiving civil servant positions for village heads

Regulations on 5 years of working experience when receiving civil servant positions for village heads

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According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Article 13 of Decree 170/2025/ND-CP stipulates the subjects to be recruited as civil servants.

Business households that are subject to business registration according to the provisions of law on business registration shall carry out procedures for temporary suspension of business operations according to the provisions of Decree No. 168/2025/ND-CP. Photo: Luc Giang

How do business households temporarily suspend or terminate operations?

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Reader ngocmaixxx@gmail asks: How do business households temporarily suspend or terminate operations according to new regulations?

In case of selling goods and providing services in installment and deferred payment methods, it is one-time payment for selling goods and services, revenue does not include installment interest or deferred interest. Photo: Ha Vy

How to determine revenue to calculate personal income tax for business households

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Reader phạmthaixxx@gmail. com asks: How is the method of determining revenue to calculate personal income tax for business households regulated?

Regulations on civil servant recruitment from July 1, 2026

Public employee recruitment from July 1st, 2026, what's new

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Public employee recruitment from July 1, 2026 will be carried out through competitive examination or selection, and at the same time supplement the mechanism for receiving some special subjects into public employees.

Business households operating on e-commerce platforms that do not have online ordering functions and payment functions are responsible for self-declaring and paying taxes according to regulations. Photo: Luc Giang

How online business households declare and pay taxes

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Reader ngolocxxx@gmail. com asks: How do online business households declare and pay taxes?

Expenses that do not have sufficient invoices and documents as prescribed by law of business households are not deductible when calculating personal income tax. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Business households are not allowed to deduct any expenses when calculating personal income tax

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Reader lehoaxxx@gmail asks: What expenses of business households are not deductible when calculating personal income tax?

How is pension after 15% increase for 9 groups of subjects calculated

How is pension after 15% increase for 9 groups of subjects calculated

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Below is how pensions are calculated when increased by 15% for 9 groups of subjects in Decree 75 2024/ND-CP.

Pension

Note the regulations on pensions and retirement age in 2026

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Regulations on retirement age and pension regime in 2026 continue to be implemented according to the 2019 Labor Code and the 2024 Social Insurance Law.

In case of annual revenue of 50 billion VND or less, tax declaration and payment of value-added tax are carried out quarterly. Photo: Luong Hanh

How to declare and pay taxes for business households with annual revenue over 500 million VND

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Reader phanquangxxx@gmail asks: How do business households with annual revenue over 500 million VND declare and pay taxes?