Regional minimum wage up 7.2% from January 1, 2026
From January 1, 2026, Viet Nam’s regional minimum wage will rise by an average of 7.2%, with monthly wage increases of 250,000–350,000 VND (9.48–13.27 USD), under Government Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP.
World gold prices edged down to 4,146.7 USD per ounce on October 2 amid a surge in US Treasury yields and a stronger US dollar. Domestically, SJC gold bar prices also fell in line with the global market, with buying and selling prices quoted at 140.5 million VND and 143.5 million VND per tael, respectively.