A ray of hope illuminating the path forward for former prisonersOn August 17, 2023, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính signed Decision 22/2023/QĐ-TTg (referred to as Decision 22), officially launching a credit policy for individuals who have completed their prison sentences and those granted amnesty. The policy came into effect on October 10, 2023. Under this…
The Vietnamese government recently issued Decree No. 16/2025/ND-CP on February 4, 2025, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 72/2020/ND-CP. This important document outlines regulations regarding the organization and policies for militia and self-defense forces. One of the notable highlights of the new decree is the increase in allowances for various positions within these…
In Vietnam’s fight against poverty, the story of voluntary applications to exit poverty lists in Mường Lát District, Thanh Hóa Province stands out as a remarkable achievement. This is not only evidence of the community’s resilience but also reflects their strong aspiration to rise above challenges in one of the nation’s poorest regions. Mr. Tặng…
Health insurance (HI) is a crucial policy designed to help reduce the financial burden of medical expenses for citizens. However, not all cases are covered by HI. This article will provide insights into situations where you may not be entitled to health insurance benefits. Cases where health insurance does not cover medical costs Regulations on…
At around 6:10 AM on February 10, Mr. Thanh from Long Bien District, Hanoi, went down to his car as usual, checking it thoroughly before starting the engine. He was surprised to find an elderly woman, estimated to be around 60 years old, sleeping in front of his car. The elderly woman was covered with…
Before July 1 Before July 1, the support policy for the elderly was implemented according to Government Decree No. 20/2021/ND-CP, which stipulates social assistance policies for social welfare beneficiaries. According to Article 5, Clause 5 of Decree No. 20/2021/ND-CP, there are four groups of elderly individuals eligible for monthly social subsidies. Elderly Subsidy Levels in…
Introduction At age 11, Đặng Thị Vân Anh from Nam Vượng village, Ngư Lộc commune, Hậu Lộc district, Thanh Hoá province, has undergone two facial surgeries. With her dark skin and bright eyes, Vân Anh’s childhood was far from smooth, as she was born with a congenital cleft lip and palate. Despite numerous challenges, with…
1. Reducing the Minimum Years of Social Insurance Contributions for Pension According to the 2014 Social Insurance Law, workers needed to contribute for a minimum of 20 years to be eligible for a pension. However, with the amendments introduced by the 2024 Social Insurance Law, this requirement has been reduced to 15 years. This change…
Recently, a TikTok video capturing a wedding ceremony in Thanh Hoa without the groom has garnered significant attention from social media users. Within a short period of its upload, the video reached nearly 500,000 views along with thousands of likes and comments. In the video, the bride performed ancestral rites alone, stood solo on stage…
Early retirement is a topic of great interest to many workers, especially with recent changes in labor laws. This article provides detailed information on early retirement conditions before and after July 1st according to the latest regulations. Early Retirement Conditions Before July 1st According to Article 169 and Paragraph 1 of Article 219 of the…
