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.
The Department of Education and Training of Hoa Binh province held a conference on March 18 to review the performance of the "Safe and Happy School" Project and set out tasks for 2025. The project, funded by the Taiwan Fund for Children and Families (TFCF), aims to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for students. The event saw the attendance of representatives from the TFCF and 26 beneficiary schools.
With over 70% of their workers being women, trade unions across industrial parks (IPs) in Hoa Binh have been actively safeguarding their legal rights and interests while implementing initiatives to improve their income and well-being.
In recent years, the Hoa Binh provincial General Hospital has continuously innovated itself and improved the quality of medical services to meet the increasing needs of local people. With substantial investments in infrastructure and modern equipment, along with a team of highly qualified doctors and nurses, the hospital has gradually established itself as one of the leading medical units in the Northwestern region and a trusted destination for healthcare for people inside and outside the province.
From mastering the fundamentals of programming to achieving national recognition, the Programming Club of the Le Van Tam Primary School (STAR LVT28) in Hoa Binh city has made remarkable strides in the field of robotics.
The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Committee and the Vietnam Youth Federation chapter of Hoa Binh province organised a programme on March 12 to launch the "Digital Literacy" movement and an online quiz on the resolutions of the Vietnam Youth Federation congresses at all levels, as well as the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.
As climate change grows more unpredictable, the development of production forests has become essential - not just for economic growth, but for safeguarding the environment and maintaining ecosystem balance. By boosting local incomes, curbing natural disasters, preventing soil erosion, and protecting water resources, these forests play a crucial role in sustainable development.
