Vietnam Doubles Support for Former Southern Youth Volunteers from Dec 2026
Vietnam will double monthly allowances for former Southern youth volunteers facing economic hardship to VND 1.08 million from the current VND 540,000, effective December 1, 2026. The government is also streamlining application procedures.
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