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.