Society

Announcing social insurance contribution and benefit levels when the base salary increases from 1.7

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Vietnam Social Security on May 21st announced the contribution level and benefit level of social insurance and health insurance adjusted according to the new base salary from July 1st, 2026.

Apartment building fire in Hanoi, black smoke billows up

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Hanoi - A fire broke out at an apartment on the 4th floor of the B1 Nguyen Cong Tru apartment complex.

Solemn burial ceremony of 80 martyrs' remains in Nghe An

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Nghe An - On the morning of May 21, at Nghi Loc Martyrs' Cemetery, a solemn memorial service and burial of 80 sets of remains of martyrs took place.

Successfully rescued 8 fishermen in distress at sea in Co To, Quang Ninh

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Quang Ninh - In the early morning of May 21, a fishing boat collided with a reef in Co To sea, 8 fishermen were safely rescued by the border guard force.

Water level of some hydropower reservoirs in the North on May 21st

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Many large hydropower reservoirs in the Northern region continue to be maintained below normal water levels.

Hot Saigon: My Phuoc - Tan Van road section intersecting Ring Road 3 expanded to 12 lanes

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Saigon Hot News on February 24: My Phuoc - Tan Van road section intersecting with Ring Road 3 HCMC expanded to 12 lanes; Night-long heart transplant saves pediatric patients with end-stage heart failure...

Scene of the fire at a wood furniture business facility in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - A fire broke out from a level 4 house used as a wood furniture business location on Do Xuan Hop street, Phuoc Long ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

Police investigate tourist suspected of dropping diamond ring at resort in Dak Lak

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Dak Lak - The police agency is investigating and resolving the case of a tourist asking for help when he unfortunately dropped a diamond ring.

Forecast of thunderstorms in the area in the next 2 days, with heavy rain over 70mm in some places

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Forecast for the North, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An from tomorrow, February 25th, there will be showers and scattered thunderstorms, with heavy rain in some places with rainfall over 70mm.

Families with enough 2 children are prioritized to enter public schools

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Decision 291/QD-TTg in 2026 of the Prime Minister stipulates that families with 2 children are supported with child education costs, prioritizing admission to public schools.

Large tree falls and hits person in Hanoi flower garden

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Hanoi - A tree in Ly Tu Trong flower garden (Tay Ho ward) suddenly broke and fell, hitting people.

Images inside a 21-seater passenger car crammed with up to 79 people

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Traffic police fined a 21-seater passenger car carrying 79 people on the Noi Bai - Lao Cai expressway, drivers and businesses heavily fined.

Ho Chi Minh City today: My Phuoc - Tan Van road expands to 12 lanes at Binh Chuan intersection

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My Phuoc - Tan Van road section intersecting Ring Road 3 HCMC expanded to 12 lanes; House fire in HCMC on the afternoon of the 8th day of Tet, burning down many properties...

Forecast of thunderstorms in provinces and cities, warning of dangerous weather

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According to the meteorological agency, it is forecast that from February 25th, rain in the North and North Central regions will increase.

At the beginning of spring, village men compete for "cu" fruit on the sand dunes

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Quang Tri - On the first day of spring, people and tourists held their breath following each phase of throwing a nearly 4kg cù ball towards a basket hanging on a bamboo tree.

Expressway construction bustling, workers determined to open to traffic at the end of June 2026

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An Giang - The construction site of the Chau Doc - Can Tho - Soc Trang expressway through An Giang is under urgent construction, determined to open to traffic on June 30, 2026.

VNVC signs investment contract for world-leading modern vaccine production core technology

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VNVC and Syntegon Group (Germany) have just signed a contract to purchase and sell vaccine production lines, applying modern technology for the VNVC Vaccine and Biological Products Factory.

House fire in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of the 8th day of Tet, burning down many properties

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Ho Chi Minh City - On the afternoon of the 8th day of Tet, a house on Do Xuan Hop street (Phuoc Long ward) caught fire fiercely, burning down many properties.

Saltwater intrusion 60km deep, Ca Mau proactively responds

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Saline intrusion in Ca Mau is forecast to be at a high level, saltwater has the potential to penetrate deep into the fields, affecting people's lives and production.

Details of the salary adjustment coefficient used to calculate pensions and social insurance allowances in the latest

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Vietnam Social Security has just issued a Official Dispatch on the adjustment coefficient of salaries and monthly income already contributed to social insurance.