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.
Constant selling pressure caused strong fluctuations in the Vietnamese stock market during the morning session. Towards the end of the session, positive capital inflows into the oil and gas sector helped the VN-Index maintain its positive performance at closing. At the close, the VN-Index increased by 3.54 points (+0.21%), reaching 1,713.83 points.