Increase the standard social assistance allowance to 540,000 VND/month.

The government has just issued Decree 335/2026/ND-CP, increasing the standard social assistance allowance from 500,000 to 540,000 VND per month, effective from July 1, 2026. The decree also stipulates many policies to support vulnerable people and provide emergency assistance in the event of natural disasters, fires, accidents, or force majeure circumstances.