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 on May 27 continued to fall, trading around the 4,500 USD/ounce mark amidst concerns about rising inflation, causing central banks to maintain high interest rates. Domestically, gold prices across all brands also decreased, with SJC gold bars buying and selling at 157.7-160.7 million VND/tael.