Other Briefings
2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: Vietnam Culture Day Added as New Public Holiday
November 24 has been officially designated as Vietnam Culture Day and recognized as an annual public holiday.
Vietnam Mandates Centralized Electronic Labor Contracts from July 2026: Key Requirements under Decree 337
From July 1, 2026, Vietnam’s government mandates that all electronic labor contracts must be digitally managed on a centralized platform.
Vietnam Amends Personal Income Tax Law: Key Highlights and Business Implications
Vietnam’s National Assembly approves the amended Law on Personal Income Tax, aiming to broaden the tax base while lowering inequality.
Vietnam E-Visa: A Complete Guide
Vietnam’s e-visa program makes it easier and faster for visitors to Vietnam to enter the country. The country has recently added 41 new ports that accept e-visas for entry, bringing the total to 83.
Typhoon Koto Update: Current Status, Forecasts, and Preparedness Measures
Typhoon Koto (Storm No. 15) has intensified over the central South China Sea, bringing dangerous winds and rough seas.
Strategic Approaches to HR and Payroll Management in Vietnam
We examine the dynamics driving Vietnam’s labor market and the strategic approaches to human resource and payroll management for businesses.
Enforcing Vietnam’s Social Insurance Law: New Measures on Late Payments and Evasion
We examine Vietnam’s new regulations and enforcement measures concerning late payments and evasion of compulsory social insurance as outlined in Decree No. 274/2025/ND-CP.
Vietnam’s Regional Minimum Wage Effective from January 1, 2026
Vietnam’s government has officially updated the regional minimum wage for contract-based workers, which will take effect from January 1, 2026.
Hanoi Issues Guidance on Work Permit Procedures for Foreign Employees
The Hanoi Department of Home Affairs has provided detailed guidance on work permit procedures for foreign employees to support the implementation of Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP.
Typhoon Kajiki to Make Landfall in Central Vietnam
Typhoon Kajiki, the fifth storm to hit Vietnam this year, is forecast to make landfall in Central Vietnam on the afternoon of August 25. Alerts have been raised due to its high-speed characteristics and steady strengthening like Typhoon Yagi.
