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Workers welcome salary increases, but emphasise need for price stability

The regional minimum wage will increase by six per cent from the beginning of next month, but alongside the joy of additional income, workers are worried about soaring market prices.

Labour ministry proposes adjusting regional minimum wages

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) is working on a proposal to adjust the regional minimum wages in certain districts.

New policies take effect in Vietnam in March

 VietNamNet Bridge – Six decrees and one circular are scheduled to take effect in March.

Committee chairman explains state wage stasis

  Chairman of the National Assembly’s Finance and Budget Committee Phung Quoc Hien sheds some light on why it would be difficult for the government to hike wages of state administrators given current conditions.

Minimum wage less than half of the lowest standard of living

 VietNamNet Bridge - According to the Committee for Social Affairs of the National Assembly, the current minimum wage in the public sector satisfies about 38.4 percent of the minimum living standard.

Wage reform is delayed, why?

VietNamNet Bridge - After several times of delays, the salary reform scheme of the Government cannot be submitted to the upcoming Central Party Conference again.