The Hai Phong Department of Internal Affairs recently released a report on wages, bonuses, and labor relations, compiling data from nearly 4,300 businesses in the area.

For New Year 2026, the average bonus was 1.13 million VND per person, an increase of approximately 160,000 VND compared to last year. Common New Year bonuses ranged from 300,000 to 3,500,000 VND per person. This relatively modest amount is because most businesses in Hai Phong allocate their primary resources towards the Lunar New Year.

Workers at Thai Anh Garment Company, Hai Phong City. Photo: Giang Huy

Foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises offered the highest average bonus, at 1.28 million VND per person. Notably, an employee at Deep C Management Co., Ltd. received the highest individual bonus, reaching 137 million VND.

Companies with 100% State-owned charter capital provided an average bonus of 670,000 VND. Meanwhile, companies with controlling State shares or capital contributions awarded an average of 1.02 million VND per person.

In 2025, Hai Phong City's gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth is estimated to reach 12.35%, exceeding the government's target of 12.2%. This marks 11 consecutive years of double-digit growth for the city. Local budget revenue is projected to be 187.77 trillion VND, a 23.1% increase over the same period in 2024. Foreign direct investment attraction for the entire year is estimated at 3.8 billion USD.

Le Tan