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Huge gap in Tet bonuses

Saturday, February 02, 2019 17:38

At the end of the year, workers often look forward to Tet (Lunar New Year) bonuses to see whether the sum would partly help them enjoy a good Tet celebration or not.

Society

Average Tet bonus jumps 11.4 percent

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 10:08

Bonuses for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) at most companies nationwide are worth one month’s salary on average, which is around 6.3 million VND (271.68 USD), or 11.4 percent higher than 2018.

Society

Tet bonus in Ho Chi Minh City rises 25 percent

Thursday, January 10, 2019 21:10

The average bonus for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) in Ho Chi Minh City has been reported at more than 10.3 million VND (444.47 USD), a 25 percent rise compared to last year, according to the municipal Department of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs.

Society

Binh Duong: Tet bonuses for workers rise 10 percent from last year

Thursday, January 03, 2019 11:18

Lunar New Year (Tet) bonuses for workers in businesses in southern Binh Duong province will increase by some 10 percent from last year, according to a recent survey.

Business

Viet Tien garment firm targets one billion USD in exports by 2020

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 15:10

Viet Tien Garment JSC, one of the leading companies in the garment-textile industry in Vietnam, has set a goal of grossing one billion USD in export turnover by 2020 with an annual average growth of 10 percent, according to Director General Bui Van Tien.

Society

Tet bonuses likely to be higher

Monday, January 15, 2018 17:59

This year’s year-end bonuses at enterprises nationwide are expected to be higher than last year.

Society

Workers nationwide get free Tet treats

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 18:31

Disadvantaged workers nationwide are treated to entertainment activities and gifts to ease their loneliness when they are not able to reunite with families on the lunar New Year festival (Tet).

Society

Sales of Tet items boom in HCM City

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 16:01

People are flocking to streets and shops in HCM City to shop for Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, and sellers say sales are booming.

Society

Low Tet bonuses stop workers from going home

Friday, January 13, 2017 10:07

The average bonus given to Vietnamese workers for Tet (Lunar New Year), a week-long festival that falls at the end of this month, is 4.9 million VND (218 USD) per worker, almost equivalent to a month’s average salary and 96 percent of last year’s level of 5.1 million VND (227 USD).

Society

Quang Nam provides allowances, gifts for residents to enjoy Tet

Thursday, January 05, 2017 19:09

The People’s Committee of central Quang Nam province has urged all departments and localities to help local residents enjoy the upcoming Lunar New Year Festival (Tet).

Society

Tet bonuses for workers in HCM City

Saturday, December 31, 2016 15:18

As many as 265 businesses in industrial and processing zones of Ho Chi Minh City have revealed bonus plans for workers on the occasion of traditional Lunar New Year 2017.

Society

HCM City: Workers, students receive free bus tickets for Tet

Wednesday, December 21, 2016 19:17

Ho Chi Minh City authorities will provide free train and bus tickets as well as gifts for workers and students to go home for Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Society

Support for workers in Hanoi industrial parks in lead-up to Tet

Wednesday, January 20, 2016 18:13

Workers in industrial and processing zones across Hanoi have been given all possible support to enjoy the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, according to the municipal labour department.

Society

Labour minister requests support to the needy ahead of Tet

Wednesday, January 20, 2016 14:29

Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Pham Thi Hai Chuyen has asked centrally-run cities and provinces to offer all possible support to the poor to bring them a warm and happy Lunar New Year

Society

Lunar New Year bonus for workers up 15.7 percent

Tuesday, January 19, 2016 21:00

The Lunar New Year (Tet) festival bonus is expected to increase 15.7 percent from last year, averaging 5.53 million VND (250 USD) per worker.

Society

HCM City: 2016 Tet bonuses expected to be higher

Saturday, January 09, 2016 18:22

Tet bonuses for workers in HCM City in 2016 are expected to be higher than a year ago, with the average bonus equal to one month of salary.

Society

Workers await unpaid wages pegged at over 2.8 mln USD: Survey

Friday, February 06, 2015 20:12

About 6,000 labourers from 70 enterprises are still waiting to get paid 2014's wages, which are approximately 59.7 billion VND (2.8 million USD), the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs revealed.

Society

Support for poor, war veterans for upcoming New Year

Wednesday, January 28, 2015 14:41

Localities across the country have set aside billions of Vietnamese dong for gifts to the poor and war heroes to help them enjoy a happy Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Society

Tet assistance to target beneficiaries

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 11:20

Material support is scheduled to be delivered to the poor as well as beneficiaries of preferential policies for those who rendered services to the nation as the Lunar New Year is drawing near, said Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Pham Thi Hai Chuyen.

Society

Students working harder than ever during Tet

Monday, January 27, 2014 11:04

In the days before Tet, many students are excited to come back home to welcome the biggest festival of the year with their friends and family. However, more and more young people are opting to stay in major cities to find jobs and earn lucrative Tet bonuses during the holidays to help them pay off a chunk of their lofty tuition fees.