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The forces participating in protecting security and order at the grassroots level are directly directed and operated by the commune-level police and support the militia and self-defense forces in performing their duties. Photo: Phong Linh.

Are militia and self-defense forces allowed to direct security forces at the grassroots level?

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Reader lehungxxx@gmail. com asks: Can militia and self-defense forces direct forces to participate in protecting security and order at the grassroots level?

People going for medical examination only carrying citizen ID cards are still entitled to normal health insurance benefits if they participate in health insurance. Photo: Nguyen Ly

Is it possible to enjoy health insurance if you go for medical examination and only wear your ID card?

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Reader thudungxxx@gmail. com asks: Are people who go for medical examination with only ID cards entitled to health insurance benefits?

Maximum time for employees to enjoy sick leave benefits in a year

Maximum time for employees to enjoy sick leave benefits in a year

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Article 43 of the 2024 Law on Social Insurance stipulates the maximum time for employees to enjoy sickness benefits in one year.

From September 10, 2026, unless otherwise agreed, businesses that do not allow female workers to rest for 30 minutes per day during menstruation will be fined up to 40 million VND. Photo: Nam Duong

Not allowing female workers to rest for 30 minutes on their "red light" days, fined up to 40 million VND

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Reader ngocnuxxx@gmail asks: What penalties are imposed on businesses that do not allow female workers to rest for 30 minutes each day during menstruation?

Regimes and policies for people subject to streamlining according to Decree 154/2025/ND-CP are implemented until December 31, 2030. Photo: Huong Nha (taken in August 2025)

When will the regime and policies for streamlining staff be implemented?

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Reader letrixxx@gmail. com asks: When will the regimes and policies for people subject to staff streamlining be implemented?

The salary or remuneration and other rights of visiting lecturers are implemented according to the agreement in the labor contract and according to the provisions of law. Photo: Tuong Van

Wages and rights of visiting lecturers from September 2026

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Reader with email chanlexxx@gmail. com asks: What are the salaries and rights of visiting lecturers according to the new regulations?

From September 10, 2026, homeowners who do not notify the People's Committees of communes, wards, and special zones of hiring domestic helpers may be fined up to 3 million VND. Photo: Nam Duong

Hire a domestic helper without notifying the Commune People's Committee, fined up to 3 million VND

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Reader hovanxxx@gmail asks: Is hiring a domestic helper without notifying the People's Committees of communes, wards, and special zones penalized?

People living in locations and areas announced by agencies and competent authorities who are being quarantined for disease prevention and control reasons are temporarily not allowed to change their place of residence. Photo: Nam Duong

3 cases have not been allowed to change their residence since July 2026

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Reader nghiaphamxxx@gmail asks: What cases are temporarily not allowed to change their place of residence according to the new regulations?

Citizens who change their residence outside the registered temporary residence are responsible for carrying out a new temporary residence registration. Photo: Luong Hanh

Temporary residence registration according to new regulations from July 2026

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Reader dangvanxxx@gmail asks: How is temporary residence registration carried out according to new regulations?

From September 10, 2026, if not fully registering the number of people who must participate in compulsory social insurance, the highest fine for individuals is 75 million VND and for organizations is 150 million VND. Photo: Hai Nguyen

From September 2026, not registering enough people to participate in compulsory social insurance will be fined up to 150 million VND

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Reader caohuongxxx@gmail asks: In case of not fully registering the number of people who must participate in compulsory social insurance, what are the penalties according to the new regulations?

Minimum wage for each region is expected to increase by 7.8% from 2027

Regional minimum wage expected to increase by 7.8% from 2027

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The National Wage Council has finalized the proposal for the regional minimum wage increase in 2027 at 7.8%, applied from January 1, 2027.

Regulations on the number of reappointments of management officials. Photo using AI

Regulations on the number of reappointments of management officials

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Article 28 of Decree No. 259/2026/ND-CP stipulates the term of holding management positions of public employees.

From July 1, 2026, professional demobilized soldiers will be prioritized in the civil servant recruitment exam. Photo: Pham Dong

Professional soldiers who are demobilized are prioritized and bonus points when taking civil servant recruitment exams

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Reader donghungxxx@gmail asks: Are professional soldiers demobilized prioritized in the civil servant recruitment exam according to new regulations?

Successors in the civil servant recruitment exam must meet all the conditions according to regulations. Photo: Nam Duong

How to identify successful candidates in the civil servant recruitment exam from July 2026

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Reader binhminhxxx@gmail asks: How to determine the successful candidate in the civil servant recruitment exam according to new regulations?

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4 cases of civil servants who have not yet been dismissed

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Clause 2, Article 51 of Decree 259/2026/ND-CP clearly stipulates cases where public employees have not been dismissed.

Not issuing IDP (International Driving Permit) in cases where the national driving license is erased and no longer has enough necessary information or there is a difference in identification. Photo: Song Huu

Cases of not issuing international driver's licenses from July 2026

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Reader anhtuxxx@gmail asks: What are the cases where international driver's licenses are not issued according to new regulations?

Consumer information access rights

Consumer information access rights

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Article 7 of Circular No. 31/2026/TT-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade stipulates the right of consumers to access information.

IDP (International Driving Permit): individuals apply directly at the Traffic Police Department or Traffic Police Department or online at the National Public Service Portal. Photo: Song Huu

Regulations on issuing international driving licenses from July 2026

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Reader duclongxxx@gmail asks: Regulations on issuing international driver's licenses for Vietnamese people with valid driver's licenses?

Officials who proactively provide information, dossiers, documents, and fully and truthfully reflect on those who jointly violate will be considered for disciplinary reduction. Photo: Nam Duong

5 cases of civil servants with reduced discipline from July 2026

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Reader ngahoangxxx@gmail asks: In which cases are civil servants entitled to reduced disciplinary action according to new regulations?

Civil servants are exempted from disciplinary responsibility if they have properly implemented regulations on authority, order, procedures, and are not self-serving in the process of performing their duties but cause damage due to objective reasons. Photo: Que Chi

5 cases of civil servants exempted from disciplinary responsibilities from July 2026

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Reader invanxxx@gmail asks: In which cases are civil servants exempted from disciplinary responsibility according to new regulations?