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 reversed course and fell sharply on August 13, trading at 4,364.4 USD per ounce. In Viet Nam, SJC gold bars and rings remained largely unchanged, quoted at 144.3 million VND and 143.8 million VND per tael, respectively.