Prime Minister orders settlement of severance payments by October 10

According to reports, more than 142,000 people nationwide have left their posts, but only around 73.6% have received their benefits. In several ministries and localities, payments remain incomplete, with some reaching only 60%. Currently, over 30,000 people are still waiting for their entitled payments, sparking public concern.

The Prime Minister ordered that all payments must be completed by October 10 for those with decisions issued before August 31. If the deadline is missed, the responsibility of the heads of agencies and localities must be clarified. Relevant ministries, including Finance, Justice, and Home Affairs, were tasked with reviewing regulations, issuing timely guidance, and resolving existing obstacles to ensure the process is not delayed again.

The Prime Minister also instructed units to immediately open salary accounts in places where they have not yet been established, synchronize databases, and fix technical errors to ensure smooth operation of online public services. Where there are staffing shortages or capacity gaps, local authorities must promptly reassign personnel, while agencies strengthen training and guidance.

Emphasizing accountability, Prime Minister Chinh declared: “As long as people still have complaints, the Government must come up with effective solutions. As long as localities have not developed, the Government must push for their development.” He underscored that governance must be decisive and innovative—not perfectionist, but always making progress.

In addition, he urged the immediate removal of obstacles in key areas such as land management, finance, planning, and transportation to accelerate both administrative reform and socio-economic development.

👉 In short, October 10, 2025 is the final deadline for completing all severance-related payments, with strict accountability for delays.