The VN Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) reached over 398 trillion VND in loans, an increase of 30.4 trillion VND, providing support to more than 6.7 million poor households and policy beneficiaries accessing loans during the first nine months of 2025.

A proposal to accelerate hospital fee waivers for patients with serious conditions such as cancer or those undergoing dialysis has stirred heated public debate, balancing humanitarian concerns with harsh fiscal realities.

As New Year’s Day 2026 falls on a Thursday, workers across Vietnam will be entitled to a single day off with full pay, in accordance with the Labor Code.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an official dispatch requesting provincial and city-level Departments of Home Affairs to report on wage, bonus, and labor relations conditions in businesses ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year.

The People's Council of Quang Ninh Province has passed a resolution approving a new policy to provide free milk to preschool and primary school students across the province from now until the end of 2030.

A proposal to raise retirement age to 65 has triggered concerns among lawmakers, with many urging caution given the ongoing implementation of the 62-year plan.

To implement this policy, Ho Chi Minh City estimates a total budget requirement of approximately USD 87 million in 2026.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a nine-day holiday for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) – Vietnam’s largest traditional celebration.

Civil servants and state employees in Vietnam will enjoy nine consecutive days off for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in 2026, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The HCM City Social Security Office has proposed to support 100% of health insurance premiums for people aged from 60 to under 75 years old who are not eligible for retirement or eligible for State budget sponsorship.

As of June 25, leaders from central and local governments, various agencies, mass organisations, and kind-hearted individuals visited and presented gifts worth 16.8 trillion VND to social protection beneficiaries.

A combination of national holidays and adjusted work schedules means workers could have over a week off in the coming month.

The Ministry of Health seeks to increase financial support for health insurance contributions among high school students, easing the financial burden on families.

Citizens aged 70 to under 75 from poor households and those aged 75 and above without pensions will receive 21 USD per month under new legislation.

From July 1 onwards, workers will have an additional option to participate in supplementary pension insurance so that they can enjoy a higher pension when they reach retirement age.

Vietnamese workers will receive a five-day break for April 30 and May 1, with compensation work scheduled for April 26.

Vietnam’s government has introduced new criteria to identify and assist low-income workers, offering support to those earning $118 or less per month in urban areas.

By December 2024, Vietnam’s average pension reached nearly 7 million VND (nearly $300) per month, surpassing the country’s per capita income, though disparities remain for many retirees.

Vietnamese workers can look forward to 22 days off in 2025, including 11 paid public holidays and an additional 11 days aligned with weekends.