From January 1, 2026, Government Decree 293/2025 on adjusting regional minimum wages officially takes effect, with an average increase of 7.2%, equivalent to 250,000 – 350,000 VND. This adjustment is expected to contribute to improving the income and living standards of workers.
In Ho Chi Minh City, authorities, organizations, and businesses are actively disseminating information and proactively reviewing and adjusting wage scales for workers in accordance with regulations. In the context of ongoing difficulties, adjusting the regional minimum wage upwards is considered appropriate and necessary to improve the income and living standards of workers.
From the beginning of 2026, the lowest basic wage for workers here will be adjusted upwards to 6,250,000 VND.
A company has just agreed on a plan to adjust its salary scale and is preparing to announce it widely to its employees. Accordingly, from the beginning of 2026, the lowest basic salary for workers there will be adjusted upwards to 6,250,000 VND, higher than the regional minimum wage.
Ms. Ho Thi Thuy - Head of Human Resources Department, Dai Loc Footwear Joint Stock Company, Ho Chi Minh City
This adjustment was closely monitored by management, such as Ms. Ho Thi Thuy - Head of Human Resources at Dai Loc Footwear Joint Stock Company, Ho Chi Minh City, along with input from employees such as Ms. Nguyen Thi Duyen - Dai Loc Footwear Joint Stock Company, Ho Chi Minh City.
Regulations on regional minimum wage levels provide a legal basis for businesses and workers to be more proactive in negotiating specific wage levels.
The essence of the minimum wage is to protect vulnerable groups of workers, serving as a "minimum limit" for wage negotiations. Therefore, regulations on regional minimum wages provide a legal basis for businesses and workers to be more proactive in negotiating specific wage levels.
Ms. Pham Thi Tuyet Nhung - Chairperson of the Trade Union of Yazaki EDS Vietnam Co., Ltd., Ho Chi Minh City
Based on regulatory frameworks and related factors, the business community in Ho Chi Minh City is calculating and proposing optimal salary scale adjustments for employees. Ms. Pham Thi Tuyet Nhung, Chairwoman of the Trade Union of Yazaki EDS Vietnam Co., Ltd., Ho Chi Minh City, is one of the representatives committed to implementing this.
Mr. Truong Van Phi - Vice Chairman of the Trade Union of Tay Nam Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
To ensure the rights of workers, trade unions at all levels in Ho Chi Minh City are stepping up propaganda and monitoring the implementation of regulations on increasing the regional minimum wage. Mr. Truong Van Phi, Vice Chairman of the Trade Union of Tay Nam Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, affirmed that the wage adjustment not only aims to improve the lives of workers but also to build strong labor relations, creating motivation for workers to be committed and dedicated to their businesses.
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Source: https://htv.com.vn/ky-vong-tang-luong-toi-thieu-vung-222251210162827594.htm
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