The minimum wage subject to second rise after one year

The minimum wage willrise toVND830,000 ($39.5) from the beginning of May, an increase of VND100,000compared to the current level, according to the Government Decree No.22/2011/ND-CP issued on Monday.

The new wage level will beapplied at State agencies and enterprises, people's armed forces andsocio-political organisations and serve as the base for calculating othersubsidies for workers.

The monthly allowances andpensions will rise by 13.7 per cent.

The last time minimum wageadjusted was last May.

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