As the 2025 Lunar New Year is approaching, workers in Hoa Binh province eagerly anticipate their bonuses, seen as a crucial source of motivation and financial support for a joyful holiday season.
Workers at Lac Son Electronics Co., Ltd. in Vu Ban town, Lac Son district focus on year-end production.
Workers at R Vietnam Technical Research Co., Ltd. are presented with calendars and gifts for New Year 2025.
Despite challenges in 2024, including global instability,
natural disasters, and rising material costs, local businesses have focused on
recovery and growth. Employers recognise Tet as a prime opportunity to show
appreciation for workers and strengthen ties with their workforce.
According to the Department of Labour, War Invalids, and Social Affairs, 261
businesses reported data on wages and bonuses, covering 70,633 workers. The
average monthly wage for private enterprise employees was 6.8 million VND (267
USD), while that of foreign-invested companies averaged 8.7 million VND.
For New Year 2025 bonuses, 231 businesses planned to reward over 69,000
employees, with amounts ranging from 100,000 VND to five million VND.
Lunar New Year bonuses are projected for 64,935 workers at 223 businesses,
averaging 4.86 million VND, with a maximum of 150 million VND.
Bui Manh Cuong, Deputy Director of the department, emphasised
proactive measures to stabilise labour relations, ensuring compliance with wage
and bonus policies, particularly for disadvantaged workers.
Improved bonus levels reflect businesses’ efforts to support
employees and appreciate loyalty, preventing labour shortages after the
holiday.
In recent years, the development of rural handicrafts has not only helped preserve and promote the traditional values but it has also created jobs and improved incomes for the local residents.
By harmoniously combining traditional medicine with modern medical practices, the Hoa Binh Traditional Medicine Hospital is strengthening its role in the province’s healthcare system.
The Dao ethnic community in Tien Lam hamlet, Bac Phong commune, Cao Phong district is not only preserving their generations-old herbal remedies but also giving them a touch of professionalism. The Nam Ngoc Sang traditional medicine cooperative stands as a testament to this harmonious blend of ancestral knowledge and contemporary production techniques, creating quality herbal products that safeguard cultural heritage while generating tangible economic value.
Every March, the spirit of volunteerism, dedication, and youthful enthusiasm surges across Vietnam. In Hoa Binh province, young people are actively taking on challenging tasks, contributing to meaningful projects, and upholding President Ho Chi Minh’s call: "where there is a need, there is youth; where there are difficulties, youth will be present."
The National Science and Engineering Fair for secondary and high school students was held at Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City from March 19-21 by the Ministry of Education and Training.
