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 fell sharply to 4,431.1 USD per ounce on September 5, amid a rebound in the US dollar and US Treasury bond yields. In the domestic market, SJC gold bars and gold rings fell sharply in line with world prices, quoted at 147.6 million VND per tael and 147.1 million VND per tael, respectively.