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USD exchange rate today March 23, 2026.

USD exchange rate today 23.3: Continuing the upward trend

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USD exchange rate today 23.3: The State Bank announced the central exchange rate at 25,090 VND/USD, an increase of 5 VND compared to yesterday's session.

Are civil servants who have worked for more than 5 years eligible to become civil servants?

Civil servants are considered for recruitment into civil service when they meet any conditions

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The admission to civil service can be considered for public employees with 5 years or more of service, who have paid compulsory social insurance and meet job requirements.

From May 2, 2026, the act of not declaring temporary residence in the border area may be fined up to 1 million VND. Photo: Nhu Ha

Failure to declare temporary residence in border areas is fined up to 1 million VND

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Reader doantrangxxx@gmail asks: What is the penalty for not declaring temporary residence in a border area?

Salary level for Secretary of the Commune Party Committee expected from July 1st

Salary level for Secretary of the Commune Party Committee expected from July 1st

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From July 1, 2026, the salary of the Secretary of the Commune Party Committee calculated according to the expected base salary is 2,530,000 VND/month.

From May 2, 2026, Vietnamese citizens who do not bring their identity card to the border area may be fined up to 500,000 VND. Photo: Huong Nha

Not bringing an ID card into the border area is fined up to 500,000 VND

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Reader vyhaxxx@gmail asks: Are people who do not bring their ID card to the border area fined?

Pension and allowance payment schedule for February 2026 and March 2026. Graphics: Huong Giang

Announcing the schedule for pension and social insurance allowance payments during the Lunar New Year

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Vietnam Social Security has just announced the pension and social insurance allowance payment schedule for February and March 2026 nationwide.

Officers, professional soldiers, national defense civil servants, workers and national defense employees, from the date of the Minister of National Defense's decision on the application of the policy of valuing talent, are entitled to monthly additional allowances equal to 400% of their current salary. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Increased allowances for people who value military talent

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Reader vuhai@gmail.com asks: What is the policy on increased allowances for people who value talent for the Vietnam People's Army?

How are military officers retired from 2026 specifically managed? Graphics: Tra My

How are military officers retired from 2026 specifically managed

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Management of retired Army officers is implemented uniformly from commune to provincial levels and the Ministry of National Defense according to the provisions of Decree 343/2025/ND-CP from 2026.

People who are attracted to sign labor contracts to perform important and strategic tasks of the army are paid monthly salaries according to labor contracts based on the nature, task requirements, field, and work efficiency. Photo: qdnd.vn

Salary policy for people signing labor contracts to perform strategic tasks of the army

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Reader levyxxx@gmail.com asks: What is the salary and bonus policy for attracting people to sign labor contracts to perform strategic tasks of the army?

Employment service businesses are responsible for creating, updating, and managing labor data for job counseling and job introduction registration. Photo: Duc Long

8 responsibilities of businesses operating in employment services

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Reader with email lethai@gmail.com asks: What responsibilities do businesses operating in employment services have under the new regulations?

From January 1, 2026, the Law on Personal Data Protection officially takes effect, stipulating 7 prohibited acts, including buying, selling, leaking and using personal data illegally.

7 prohibited acts under the Law on Personal Data Protection from 2026

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According to Article 7 of the Law on Personal Data Protection, from January 1, 2026, the following 7 acts will be strictly prohibited and sanctioned according to regulations.

Lawyers advise on the rights and obligations of employees with electronic labor contracts

Rights when participating in electronic labor contracts of workers

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The Government has just issued Decree 337/2025/ND-CP (effective from January 1, 2026) Regulating electronic labor contracts.

In case it is necessary to serve the election work or to ensure stability and continuity in the organization and operation of villages and residential groups, the People's Committees of provinces and cities shall consider and decide on extending the term of the Village Head. Photo: VGP

Village head's term extended by more than 2.5 years according to Official Dispatch 3940

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Implementing the extension of the term of Village Head (hamlet), Residential Group Head for more than 2.5 years according to the content in Official Dispatch 3940 of the People's Committee of Cao Bang province.

From January 1, 2026, businesses wishing to be granted a job service operating license need to deposit 300 million VND. Photo: Duc Long

Employment service businesses must deposit 300 million VND

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Reader with email lethai@gmail.com asks: What are the conditions for businesses to be granted a job service operating license according to the new regulations?

The Ministry of Home Affairs guides allowances and salary ranking for commune-level civil servants according to new regulations. Graphics: Huong Giang

Ministry of Home Affairs guides salary ranking for commune-level civil servants according to new regulations

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The Ministry of Home Affairs issued detailed guidelines on the allowance regime and salary ranking for commune-level officials and civil servants, and non-specialized workers from 2026.

4 groups of retired military officers are not entitled to convalescence benefits. Graphics: Tra My

Cases where retired officers are not entitled to nurse benefits from 2026

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There are 4 groups of retired military officers who are not subject to the regime of nursing and care when suffering from serious illnesses according to Decree 343 from January 1, 2026.

From 2026, the law stipulates cases where employees are allowed to withdraw social insurance at once, based on Clause 1, Article 70 of the 2024 Law on Social Insurance.It's a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit.

6 cases with one-time social insurance withdrawal from 2026

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From 2026, the law stipulates cases where employees are allowed to withdraw social insurance at once, based on Clause 1, Article 70 of the 2024 Law on Social Insurance.

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Officially from July 1, 2026, civil servants will receive a sum of money if they do not take a year off. Graphics: Tra My

Civil servants are paid for unpaid annual leave days from July 1, 2026

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Civil servants who do not take leave or do not take leave without the end of the year are entitled to payment for days without leave according to internal spending regulations from July 1, 2026.

The commune-level People's Committee (Commune-level Military Command) summarizes and manages the number and list of military officers retiring permanently in the commune to implement regimes and policies according to regulations. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Military officer managers retired from January 2026

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Reader with email lethai@gmail.com asks: How is the management of retired Army officers?

3 special allowance levels applied to the armed forces from 2026

Special allowance level applied to the armed forces from 2026

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The Ministry of Home Affairs guides the adjustment of the special allowance regime for civil servants, public employees and armed forces working in remote islands and border areas.