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Do people receiving pensions have to extend their health insurance cards? Graphics: Tra My

Elderly people receiving pensions do not have to renew their health insurance cards

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Elderly people receiving pensions do not have to carry out procedures to extend their health insurance cards because the social insurance system automatically extends them throughout the pension period.

Medical staff are not entitled to professional preferential allowances for any period of time

Medical staff are not entitled to professional preferential allowances for any period of time

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Medical staff who quit their jobs without receiving salary continuously for 1 month or more will not be included in the time of enjoying professional preferential allowances.

Foreign diplomas are recognized as eligible for use in Vietnam when the educational institution granting the diploma is licensed for training and licensed for issuance by the competent educational authority of the country where the head office is located. Photo: AI

9 cases of foreign degrees recognized in Vietnam from September 2026

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Reader with email tienthaoxxx@gmail. com asks: In which cases are foreign diplomas recognized for use in Vietnam according to new regulations?

The person who directly caused the road traffic accident is not supported from the Road Traffic Accident Damage Reduction Fund. Photo: Ha Anh Chien (taken in September 2026).

6 cases not supported by the Traffic Accident Damage Reduction Fund

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Reader with email tantaoxxx@gmail. com asks: In which cases is there no support from the Road Traffic Accident Damage Reduction Fund?

Groups of medical staff who receive 80% professional allowance

Groups of medical staff who receive 80% professional allowance

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Medical staff are entitled to a maximum of 80% professional preferential allowance.

From August 26, 2026, people using apartments for business will be fined up to 130 million VND and forced to use apartments for residential purposes. Photo: Cao Nguyen

Using apartments for business fined up to 130 million VND

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Reader phamhungxxx@gmail. com asks: What are the penalties for people using apartments for business?

People who have been cleared of criminal records, if they commit criminal offenses and meet the conditions, may be considered to be committing crimes for the first time. Photo using AI tool

The reason for having been in prison for theft, continuing to violate can still be considered a first-time offense

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Ho Chi Minh City - Reader banhvietxxx@gmail. com asks: There are cases where people used to be imprisoned for theft, then re-offended, but why is it determined to be the first offense?

2027 Military Service - Things Citizens Need to Know

Things citizens need to know about military service 2027

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The time for military service health check-ups in 2027 is expected to be implemented from November 1 to the end of December 31, 2026.

From August 26, 2026, people who do not pay maintenance fees for the common ownership part of the apartment building will be fined up to 30 million VND. Photo: Nhu Ha

Failure to pay apartment maintenance fees will be fined up to 30 million VND

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Reader phamhungxxx@gmail. com asks: What are the penalties for people who do not pay maintenance fees for the common ownership part of the apartment building?

From August 26, 2026, people who buy or rent social housing and resell housing not in accordance with regulations will be fined up to 120 million VND. Photo: Dinh Trong

Selling social housing in violation of regulations will be fined up to 120 million VND

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Reader lohoixxx@gmail. com asks: How are people who buy or rent social housing and resell housing not in accordance with regulations fined?

From August 26, 2026, businesses leasing worker accommodation in industrial parks in violation of regulations will be fined up to 80 million VND. Photo: Hai Nguyen

From August 26, 2026, leasing worker accommodation in violation of regulations will be fined up to 80 million VND

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Reader ngoctruongxxx@gmail. com asks: How are businesses that lease worker accommodation in industrial parks in violation of regulations fined?

Non-genuine SIM cards can cause electronic identification accounts to be locked from September 28

Cases where electronic identification accounts are locked from September 28th

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The electronic identification account will be locked if the mobile subscriber number used to register the account has changed and is no longer the original owner.

If you already have health insurance integrated in VNeID, you do not need a paper health insurance card when going for medical examination and treatment. Photo: Huong Giang

Is a paper health insurance card still needed when VNeID is already available?

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Reader ngocvanxxx@gmail. com asks: When you have integrated health insurance in VNeID, do you still need a paper health insurance card when examining and treating patients?

Fines up to 200 million VND when selling or renting car parking spaces in apartments against regulations. Graphics: AI

Fines up to 200 million VND when selling or renting car parking spaces in apartments in violation of regulations

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Decree No. 339/2026/ND-CP stipulates penalties for violations when selling and leasing car parking spaces in apartments in violation of regulations.

From September 28, 2026, retirees who do not have social security benefits accounts on VNeID will still receive pensions through bank accounts or in cash. Photo: Van Thang

From September 28, 2026, is it mandatory to receive pensions via VNeID?

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Reader thutrangxxx@gmail. com asks: Is it mandatory for retirees to switch to VNeID to receive pensions?

Making and spreading unverified false information that affects the legitimate rights and interests of organizations, individuals and the information environment on Facebook may be fined up to 40 million VND for organizations and 20 million VND for individuals. Photo: AI

Spreading false information on Facebook fined up to 40 million VND

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Reader phamquangxxx@gmail asks: What is the penalty for spreading unverified false information on Facebook?

Sharing unlicensed remedies and treatment techniques on Facebook that cause panic among the people, affect social order, may be fined up to 20 million VND for organizations and 10 million VND for individuals. Photo: Tra My

Sharing unlicensed remedies on Facebook, causing panic, fined up to 20 million VND

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Reader anhnguyenxxx@gmail asks: How is the sharing of unlicensed remedies and treatment techniques on Facebook, causing panic, being penalized?

Illegal trading of personal data that infringes upon the honor and dignity of the owner of personal data is fined up to 3 billion VND. Photo: Ministry of Public Security

Illegal trading of personal data infringing on honor and dignity fined up to 3 billion VND

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Reader nghiachuanxxxxx@gmail. com asks: What is the penalty for illegally trading personal data that infringes on life, health, honor, and dignity?

Staff streamlining regime for redundant Village Fatherland Front Committee Heads. Graphics: Tra My

Staff streamlining regime for redundant Village Fatherland Front Committee Heads

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The surplus Head of the Village Fatherland Front Work Committee due to the merger is eligible for staff streamlining according to current regulations.

Within 2 years from the date of the graduation recognition decision, pedagogical students working in the education sector and having a minimum working time twice the training time calculated from the date of recruitment are not required to reimburse tuition fee and living expenses. Photo: Ha Long University

3 cases of pedagogical students not having to compensate for tuition fees

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Reader thuvanxxxxx@gmail. com asks: In which cases do pedagogical students not have to compensate for tuition fee and living expenses?