Thai Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has revealed that the country’s move to raise the minimum wage nationwide to 400 THB (11.7 USD) a day will be started from Oct. 1 despite concerns that the rise will harm businesses.

The Malaysian government is grappling with challenges in implementing a wage increase plan for 1.6 million public servants.

Vietnam is anticipated to enjoy the highest trade and income gains among members of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), according to a latest World Bank report.

Bonuses for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) at most companies nationwide are worth one month’s salary on average, which is around 6.3 million VND (271.68 USD), or 11.4 percent higher than 2018.

The regional minimum wage in 2016 will be raised by 12.4 percent as approved at the third meeting of the National Salary Council on September 3.