HCMC strictly prohibits the use of public funds to give gifts to leaders during Tet

The above direction was clearly stated by the Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee when thoroughly implementing Directive 55-CT/TW of the Secretariat on organizing Binh Ngo 2026 Tet.

Accordingly, Party committees, Party organizations, authorities, the Vietnam Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations in the city must organize Tet safely, healthily, economically, avoid formality, waste and negativity.

Cultural activities, festivals, New Year's Eve meetings and traditional day celebrations must be organized concisely, practically, and civilly; do not show off, do not use state budget, means, and public assets against regulations for entertainment and festival activities.

Along with that, the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee requested to strengthen security and order during the Tet holiday; proactively prevent, detect and suppress all types of criminal offenses, high-tech crimes, robberies, theft of property and social evils that often increase at the end of the year.

The management and use of fireworks must also be strictly implemented, determined not to let illegal production, trading and use cause insecurity and safety.

Notably, the Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee requested to strengthen inspection, supervision, and strict handling of organizations and individuals who violate regulations, especially wasteful and negative behavior during Tet.

Do not organize visits or New Year greetings to superiors and leaders at all levels; strictly prohibit the use of public funds to give gifts or Tet gifts to leaders at all levels in any form.

For the labor - employment sector, agencies, units and localities must fully prepare conditions to promptly pay salaries and Tet bonuses, ensuring the legitimate rights of workers.

The city directs the implementation of solutions to support businesses facing difficulties and inability to pay salaries and Tet bonuses to workers and laborers; proactively preventing collective labor disputes, strikes and work stoppages.

The Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee emphasizes the promotion of the tradition of "mutual love and support", practically caring for the lives of people, especially vulnerable groups. The city requires speeding up the progress of social security projects, completing social housing targets, continuing poverty reduction programs; reviewing, repairing, and building new houses, not allowing temporary and dilapidated houses in the area.

The Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee also directed the mobilization of many social resources to take care of Tet for the poor, people in difficult circumstances, policy families, workers, unemployed workers, lonely elderly people, orphans, children in especially difficult circumstances and ethnic minorities, remote areas, border areas, and islands, ensuring that all people have a warm Tet holiday.

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