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.
Global gold prices saw little fluctuation on September 23, trading at 4,318 USD per ounce. In the domestic market, SJC gold bar and ring prices rebounded after a sharp decline in the previous session, with selling prices reaching 145.5 million VND per tael and 145 million VND per tael, respectively.