Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 12 -- Part of the income growth stemmed from State payments to public officials and employees who retired or resigned under the restructuring of the political system's organizational apparatus.
NSO Director Nguyen Thi Huong noted that Viet Nam's income structure is becoming more progressive and sustainable, as wages and wage-like earnings account for an increasing share of total household income.
Besides rising incomes, household living standards remained stable throughout 2025. Household income showed a more positive and steady pattern compared to 2024. Survey results indicated that 31.3 percent of households reported higher income, 65 percent saw no change, while only 2.8 percent experienced a decline, and 0.9 perce...