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.
After two consecutive sessions of sharp gains, the domestic gold market unexpectedly reversed course in the February 5 trading session. Prices of SJC gold bars and rings both moved away from record highs, retreating to 177.2 million VND per tael and 174.5 million VND per tael, respectively.