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Maximum salary for social insurance contributions in 2026
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From 2026, the maximum salary for social insurance contributions will have many notable changes, directly affecting workers and businesses.
Hanoi prepares to cut off electricity and enforce a series of land violations
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Hanoi - For cases of intentionally delaying, evading or not fulfilling commitments to self-dismantle; Tay Phuong Commune People's Committee will launch coercive measures on January 27.
U23 Vietnam wins against UAE, people in Ho Chi Minh City celebrate overnight
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HCMC - U23 Vietnam defeated U23 UAE 3-2 in the early morning of January 17, thousands of people flocked to Nguyen Hue pedestrian street to celebrate throughout the night.
Military officers are entitled to 18,720,000 VND/year from 2026 if they fall into the following cases
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Retired military officers with serious illnesses will receive quarterly support equal to 2 times the base salary, equivalent to 18,720,000 VND/year from 2026.
Air pollution, outdoor work worried about long-term health
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Hanoi - The air quality index often hits unhealthy levels, causing outdoor workers to worry about the risk of health effects.
After destroying sick pigs, many households have not received support money
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African swine fever broke out fiercely in Quang Ngai, causing more than 49,000 pigs to be destroyed, many households to be left empty-handed, while support spending is still fast in some places and slow in others.
Military-civilian solidarity warms the roofs after the flood
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At the end of 2025, hundreds of households in Khanh Hoa, Dak Lak and Gia Lai happily received new houses thanks to the "Quang Trung Campaign" of the army forces. Despite experiencing historic floods, the spirit of military-civilian solidarity has helped people resettle and stabilize their lives.
Ho Chi Minh City starts construction of Metro Line 2 worth more than 55,000 billion VND, passing through 14 wards
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Ho Chi Minh City - On the morning of January 15, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee held a groundbreaking ceremony for Metro Line 2 project (Ben Thanh - Tham Luong), connecting the central area with the Northwest gateway of the City.
Groundbreaking ceremony for Phu My 2 bridge connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Dong Nai
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Ho Chi Minh City - Groundbreaking ceremony for the Phu My 2 bridge project connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Dong Nai province with an investment of more than 23,000 billion VND, expected to be completed in 2029.
Can Gio bridge worth more than 13,200 billion VND was grounded this morning
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Ho Chi Minh City groundbreaking ceremony to build Can Gio bridge with a total capital of more than 13,200 billion VND. The project in the future will replace Binh Khanh ferry, connecting sea-facing traffic.
High mountainous areas sunny and dry during the day, severe cold at night, temperature drops below 10 degrees C
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On January 15, the weather in the northern mountainous provinces is generally sunny and dry, no rain; cold at night and early morning, and severe cold in some high mountainous areas.
Warehouse fire in Hanoi in the middle of the night, automatic fire alarm works effectively
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Hanoi - Warehouse fire at midnight, functional forces quickly controlled and prevented the fire from spreading, with no casualties.
Admire the brilliant sunrise at the flower wharf next to the hundred-year-old bridge in Hanoi
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Hanoi - The scene of dawn shining by Long Bien Bridge and the poetic flower garden makes people and tourists flock to take photos.
Tet goods market on Hang Ma street is quiet, small traders expect to accelerate at the last minute
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Hang Ma street enters the Lunar New Year 2026 season in a quiet atmosphere, the purchasing power of decorative items decreases, and many small traders are waiting for customers to flock to buy closer to Tet.
Quang Ngai catches four fishing boats fire at night
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Quang Ngai - In the early morning of January 15, a fire at the anchorage of the Tra Bong River (Binh Son commune) caused heavy damage to 4 fishing boats.
Intersection of more than 2,380 billion VND in Hanoi reveals the first items
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Hanoi - The items of tunnels, bridges, and technical infrastructure of the Ring Road 3.5 - Thang Long Avenue intersection project are being implemented simultaneously by contractors.
New houses on San Tra peak of people in landslide areas
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Lao Cai - In the days leading up to Tet, on the top of San Tra, the sound of saws resonates endlessly as people in the highlands urgently complete new houses.
The first 4-story school on the land that used to be a cemetery in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City - After more than 7 months of construction, the 4-story school on the land once the largest cemetery in Ho Chi Minh City has reached about 85% of the construction volume.
The appearance of Le Loi street after renovation to welcome Tet
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Ho Chi Minh City - After a period of renovation, Le Loi street has a new spacious appearance, brilliant with flowers, ready to welcome Tet and attract a large number of people and tourists.
Can Gio Bridge helps Ho Chi Minh City residents escape ferry dependence, opening a way to the sea
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Ho Chi Minh City - Can Gio Bridge was grounded on January 15, expected to be completed in 2029, replacing Binh Khanh ferry, opening up a new development space for the Can Gio area.
