Hanoi, March 5 -- Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has signed Decision No. 380/QD-TTg approving a project to develop and annually publicise minimum living standards as a basis for determining social policy benchmarks. The project aims to establish a consistent framework for calculating and releasing minimum living standards, improving data quality and supporting the formulation of social welfare policies. Under the plan, minimum living standards for the general population, broken down by urban and rural areas, will be published annually starting in 2026. From 2028, minimum living standards specifically for workers will also be announced each year. The initiative includes identifying methodologies and data sources used to compile living-s...