The National Wage Council has agreed on a proposal to raise the regional minimum wage by 7.8% in 2027. with the increase expected to take effect from January 1, 2027.
The proposal was agreed upon during the council's second meeting on July 16 and would increase monthly minimum wages by between VND340,000 ($12.94) and VND390,000 ($14.85), depending on the applicable regional wage zone.
The minimum wage is the lowest salary employers are legally required to pay workers performing the simplest jobs under normal working conditions. It is intended to ensure a basic standard of living for employees and their families while reflecting the country's socio-economic development.
Vietnam has revised its minimum wage regularly over the past decade. The current minimum wage was increased by 7.2% from January 1, 2026.
If approved by the government, the proposed adjustment will mark the largest minimum wage increase in two years, aiming to improve workers' incomes while balancing the operational capacity of businesses.
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