Nation skates around edge of salary trap

Many National Assembly deputies last week claimed Vietnam’s low minimum salary was driving factory workers into the wall amid soaring living costs.
Minimum wage set for early rise

Minimum wage set for early rise

The government looks set to push ahead with an earlier than planned, fourth quarter rise in the country’s minimum wage.
Northern work ignites Vinh Phuc

Northern work ignites Vinh Phuc

It is time for industrial park developers to start projects in Vinh Phuc province to capitalise on the flow of work from China.
Outsourcing hitting the right note

Outsourcing hitting the right note

Vietnam is emerging as an attractive outsourcing venue for foreign investors.