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Vietnam mulls lowest minimum-wage hike in 4 years

Vietnam mulls lowest minimum-wage hike in 4 years

Workers say it's not enough, but companies warn it's too much.
Vietnam on verge of lowest minimum-wage bump in a decade

Vietnam on verge of lowest minimum-wage bump in a decade

Vietnam gov't sanctions lowest minimum-wage bump in a decade

Vietnam gov't sanctions lowest minimum-wage bump in a decade

Vietnam's garment workers get paid better than Asian peers, in a sense

Vietnam's garment workers get paid better than Asian peers, in a sense

The ILO says employers in the country's garment and footwear sectors are generally following the minimum wage rule, but wages remain low.
September 15, 2016 | 08:35 pm PT
Is Vietnam’s minimum wage structure sustainable?

Is Vietnam’s minimum wage structure sustainable?

Next year's pay rises will still be far below a living wage for those lucky enough to receive them. 
September 9, 2017 | 07:35 pm PT
Vietnam's PM signs off on lowest ever minimum-wage bump

Vietnam's PM signs off on lowest ever minimum-wage bump

The lowest nominal wage increase in 11 years is unlikely to help workers sustain their basic needs, the labor confederation has warned.
December 11, 2017 | 06:26 am PT
Vietnamese businesses balk at raising minimum wage every year: commerce chamber

Vietnamese businesses balk at raising minimum wage every year: commerce chamber

Businesses claim that rapidly rising minimum wages have been causing them difficulties.
December 27, 2017 | 03:04 am PT
Despite 2nd fastest wage bump in Asia, Vietnamese workers barely make ends meet

Despite 2nd fastest wage bump in Asia, Vietnamese workers barely make ends meet

Overtime is the only way some workers can afford to eat.
January 5, 2018 | 11:20 pm PT
Vietnamese labor productivity among lowest in Asia despite growth: report

Vietnamese labor productivity among lowest in Asia despite growth: report

Productivity is rising, but not as fast as wages, creating the risk of an economic imbalance.
May 9, 2018 | 11:00 pm PT
Vietnam labor unions, businesses remain locked in minimum wage dispute

Vietnam labor unions, businesses remain locked in minimum wage dispute

The second meeting on minimum wages for next year has failed to reconcile two organizations at loggerheads over the issue.
July 26, 2018 | 05:42 pm PT
Vietnam set to increase minimum wages in 2019

Vietnam set to increase minimum wages in 2019

Vietnam’s National Wage Council has proposed a minimum wage increase of nearly $7-9 per month across all four levels in 2019.
August 14, 2018 | 05:09 am PT
Cambodia to raise minimum wage for garment workers by $12

Cambodia to raise minimum wage for garment workers by $12

Cambodia hiked the monthly minimum wage for garment workers by $12 Friday from the current $170 following a election promise by premier Hun Sen.
October 5, 2018 | 08:09 pm PT
Vietnam to up minimum wage by 5.3 pct in 2019

Vietnam to up minimum wage by 5.3 pct in 2019

Vietnam will raise the minimum monthly wage by VND160,000-200,000 ($6.86-8.58) depending on the region from January 1, 2019.
December 14, 2018 | 12:53 am PT
Vietnam labor federation wants minimum wage raised 8 pct

Vietnam labor federation wants minimum wage raised 8 pct

Vietnam General Confederation of Labor proposed an 8.18 percent increase in minimum wages while VCCI, which represents employers, suggested 2 percent.
June 15, 2019 | 01:35 am PT
Vietnam to raise minimum wage by 5.5 percent in 2020

Vietnam to raise minimum wage by 5.5 percent in 2020

The National Wage Council has arrived at a 5.5 percent minimum wage increase next year after labor and business representatives reached a consensus.
July 11, 2019 | 10:41 pm PT
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