Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 0.12% to 1,259.75 points on November 7. The index closed 1.53 points lower after gaining 15.52 points in the previous session.
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.