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Hanoi's highest Tet bonus reaches $12,200
The highest Tet bonus in Hanoi this year stands at VND311 million ($12,203), awarded by a foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprise, according to the Hanoi Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.
The department revealed that this year's top bonus is 50% higher than last year's record. Across all business sectors, Tet bonuses have generally increased compared to last year, reflecting improved economic performance.
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A row of buses in Hanoi that bring people back to their hometowns for the Tet holiday. |
The Department of Industrial Relations and Wages noted that average Tet bonuses this year have risen by 5–7% year-on-year. The increase is attributed to a higher volume of orders and production expansion, particularly in FDI-driven localities such as Bac Giang, Bac Ninh and Da Nang.
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