Ho Chi Minh City provides additional income for civil servants

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Ho Chi Minh City provides additional income for civil servants

12/09/2025

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The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council has approved Resolution 27 to boost incomes for civil servants, with teachers among the main beneficiaries. The city is setting aside roughly 190 million USD to roll out the policy. Officials are also looking into ways to widen access to the support.

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