News

Central budget earmarks 2.2 billion USD for 2026 salary reform

Central budget earmarks 2.2 billion USD for 2026 salary reform

(VOVWORLD) - Lawmakers on Friday unanimously passed a resolution on the 2026 central budget allocation, which includes 2.2 billion USD earmarked for salary reform.

The National Assembly meets in Hanoi on November 14, 2025. (Photo: quochoi.vn)

The funds will be used to adjust salaries, pensions, social insurance allowances, monthly benefits, preferential policies for people with meritorious service, and other social policy commitments.

Under the resolution, the central budget will account for 57.7% of total state spending in 2026, ensuring resources for political, national defense, and security tasks; investment in key national programs and projects; and the development of synchronized socio-economic infrastructure.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.