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COVID-19: Vietnam Issues Financial Assistance for Employers, Employees
Vietnam has issued Resolution No. 42 to help employers and employees affected by COVID-19. The Resolution consists of a financial package targeting s...
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Vietnam’s Regional Labor Market: Labor Cost and HR Strategy
Vietnam’s labor market varies across the country and can prove challenging for first-time investors. Businesses interested in Vietnam should be aware...
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Vietnam's Visas and Work Permit Procedures - Vietnam Briefing News
Vietnam amended the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam resulting in some changes to immigration, visas, and work per...
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Festive Greetings from Vietnam Briefing
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Vietnam Approves Labor Code for 2021 - Vietnam Briefing News
Vietnam’s National Assembly approved a new Labor Code which took effect in January 2021. The amended code offers greater protection for employees and...
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Q&A: Understanding Vietnam's Labor Market and Key HR Compliance
With a working-age population of over 54 million, a steadily increasing proportion of trained workers, and competitive costs compared to neighboring c...
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Business Etiquette in Vietnam - Customs and Tips - Vietnam Briefing News
Vietnam has one of the oldest cultures in Southeast Asia. While national identity can be complex given Vietnam’s history, locals are proud of their la...
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Overtime Regulations and Compensation in Vietnam
Overtime hours and regulations refer to time worked in excess of regular working hours in Vietnam Understanding overtime can be of critical importanc...
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Vietnam Unveils Support for Vocational Training: Decision 17
The Vietnamese government recently issued Decision 17/2021/QD-TTg on vocational training support for employees participating in unemployment insuranc...
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Vietnam Issues Support for Employers, Employees Hit by Fourth Wave
Vietnam issued Resolution 68 unveiling financial incentives for employers and employees affected by COVID-19. The support package is effective July 1...
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Vietnam’s Entry Procedures for Foreign Employees amid the Pandemic
Vietnam suspended the entry of all foreign visitors from March 22, 2020, and subsequently suspended all international flights. However, it has been a...
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Covid-19: Transitioning your business for remote work in Vietnam
By Adam Livermore and Thomas Zhang The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to rethink efficient strategies for remote work. Businesses now have to...
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Foreign Employees and Work Permits in Vietnam - Vietnam Briefing News
The Vietnamese government issued Resolution 105/NQ-CP on September 9 to help support businesses affected by the pandemic. Apart from helping business...
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Vietnam's Circular 6 on Social Insurance - Vietnam Briefing News
Vietnam’s labor ministry issued Circular 06/2021/TT (Circular 6) amending and supplementing Circular 59 on mandatory social insurance. The circular ca...
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Vietnam Issues Resolutions Supporting Employees, Employers
Vietnam issued Resolution 116 and Resolution 3 on supporting employers and employees affected by the pandemic. The resolution makes use of the unempl...
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Foreigners Subject to Increased Social Insurance from January 2022
Foreign workers in Vietnam will be subject to increased social insurance (SI) rates from January 1, 2022. As discussed earlier, foreign employees will...