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From March 5, 2026, leasers are allowed to deduct 500 million VND before calculating personal income tax. Photo: Thu Giang

House leasers are entitled to a deduction of 500 million VND before calculating personal income tax

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Reader with email tienlinhxxx@gmail. com asks: Can leasers deduct 500 million VND before calculating personal income tax?

What is the monthly survivor's allowance when the base salary increases by 8% from July 1, 2026

What is the monthly survivor's allowance when the base salary increases by 8% from July 1, 2026

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In case the base salary increases by 8% from July 1, 2026, many allowances will also increase, including monthly survivorship allowances.

The excellent scholarship level is higher than the excellent type prescribed by the principal for students with average academic scores and training scores both reaching excellent levels. Photo: Thanh Vu

When are university students considered and awarded excellent scholarships?

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Reader with email thanhmaixxx@gmail. com asks: What is the average academic score required for students to be considered for and awarded excellent scholarships?

Within 10 days from the date of the decision to revoke Vietnamese citizenship, the Ministry of Justice shall send a written notice accompanying the revoked ID card to the ID card management agency of the Ministry of Public Security. Photo: Huong Nha

Procedures for revoking citizen ID cards of citizens deprived of Vietnamese citizenship

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Reader baochuongxxx@gmail asks: What are the procedures for revoking ID cards for citizens who have been stripped of Vietnamese citizenship?

People under 6 years old are allowed to register permanent residence at a legal residence not owned by them when they return to live with their parents without the consent of the head of household and the owner of that legal residence. Graphics: Duc Manh

When is it allowed to register permanent residence at a legal residence that is not owned by you?

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Reader with email levyxxx@gmail. com sends a question: In what cases are citizens allowed to register permanent residence at their legal residence that is not their property?

What are the new points in paying pensions and social insurance allowances monthly in Hanoi? Graphics: Tra My

Payment of monthly pensions and social insurance allowances in Hanoi according to new directions

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Pensions, social insurance allowances, and unemployment insurance are required by Hanoi to be fully and promptly paid in 2026, while tightening fund management and promoting the application of digital technology.

Whoever is forced to deduct a part of their salary when violating traffic laws.

Subjects are forced to deduct a portion of their salary when violating traffic laws

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According to Article 10 of Decree 296/2025, some groups of subjects when violating traffic laws will be subject to coercive measures to deduct a part of their salaries.

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.