Inflation a concern following salary increases in Vietnam


People shopping at a supermarket in HCM City. - Photo: VNA/VNS

HANOI: As the calendar inches towards July 1, a palpable sense of unease is spreading among households across the nation.

The anticipated 30 per cent salary hike for public employees, raising the base salary to VNĐ2.34 million from VNĐ1.8 million, is sparking fears of price hikes.

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