The Government issued Decree No. 293/2025/NĐ-CP, increasing the regional minimum wage for contract employees by ≈ 7.2% (VND 250,000–350,000/month, depending on region). Effective 1 January 2026.
New monthly regional minimum wages
Region I: 5,310,000 VND (+350,000)
Region II: 4,730,000 VND (+320,000)
Region III: 4,140,000 VND (+280,000)
Region IV: 3,700,000 VND (+250,000)
Key notes
Employers must apply new regional minimums for contract workers.
The new minimum wage becomes the base floor for social insurance and basic job categories.
Tax updates
Social insurance: No change from 2025 rates (for employer and employee).
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