Other Briefings
Vietnam E-visas: Complete Guide 2024
Vietnam has extended its e-visa program until 2021. We take a look at which nationalities are eligible and explain the application process.
Vietnam Considers 9-Day Tet Break for 2025
The Vietnam government is positively considering a 9-day Tet break for 2025 from January 25 to February 2. Proposals for extended breaks during other national holidays are also under review. Foreign investors and vendors planning business meetings should be mindful of the country’s public holiday schedules when arranging visits.
Vietnam Fintech and Payroll Innovation: Understanding the Concept of Earned Wage Access Services
Earned Wage Access (EWA) services is a relatively new fintech concept in Vietnam, aligning with policies aimed at promoting financial inclusion. Although this service segment is still in its early development stage, it has the potential to provide financial services and products to a significant underbanked population that often relies on dubious loan providers.
Insights into the Vietnam Workforce in 2024: Key Takeaways for Businesses
We explore key shifts and attitudes among the Vietnam workforce in 2024 per recent reports as they cope with technology-led workplace transformation, pursue meaning work in areas of green-impact and sustainability, and increasingly seek work-life balance.
Typhoon Season in Vietnam: How to Prepare Your Business
Vietnam is prone to several typhoons every year. Vietnam Briefing discusses the key risks and how businesses can prepare for the typhoon season.
Vietnam’s New Minimum Wage Effective from July 1, 2024
Vietnam’s new minimum wage, effective July 1, 2024, will impact various social insurance items calculated based on the statutory pay rate.
Vietnam’s 2024 Social Insurance Law: Implications for Businesses
We discuss key points of Vietnam’s revised 2024 Social Insurance Law – effective from July 1, 2025 – which aims to strengthen social insurance coverage.
Vietnam Labor Market Report for H1 2024
The Vietnam labor market showed positive trends in H1 2024, with increased employment opportunities and salary growth. Additionally, the proportion of Vietnamese workers holding degrees or certificates rose to 28.1 percent in the second quarter of 2024.
HCMC Announces Labor and Employment Strategy Through 2025: Key Goals
HCMC’s labor and employment strategy for 2023-2025, with a vision to 2030, has identified eight areas for human resource development, highlighting key priority skill development roles and anticipated technology disruptors that may attract foreign investors in the education and skills development sector.
Applying for a Vietnam Work Permit: Guidelines for Foreigners and Employers
Vietnam has amended certain provisions regarding hiring foreign workers and the issuance of work permits. We provide the details.
