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    Labor Market Trends in Vietnam

    As businesses move towards Industry 4.0, the government cannot just depend on the labor-intensive sectors for growth. They have to focus on increasing the productivity, skills, and quality of labor to remain competitive. Read more to know about the labor market and major challenges facing the government.

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    Vietnam: HCM City Leads the Average Salary Rankings

    HCM City maintains its position as having the highest average salary in Vietnam at US$ 456 per month, 38 percent higher than the national average. Read more to know about the other cities following HCM City, salary levels based on experience, average industry salaries, and salary growth.

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    Vietnam: Minimum Wages on the Rise in 2018

    In 2018, Vietnam along with several ASEAN member states will see a rise in minimum wages. For countries, maintaining a balance between rising wages and productivity is crucial for a sustainable growth. Read more to know about the rising minimum wages and the long-term impact in the region.

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    Vietnam’s New Payroll Obligations in 2018

    Vietnam has revised the minimum wages, salary caps for unemployment insurance, and social insurance for foreign workers, most of which will be in effect from January 2018. Read more to know about the changes and it’s impact on the payroll.

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    Payroll Obligations in Vietnam

    For new firms, payroll administration can quickly become a complex and confusing process.Vietnam Briefing discusses important payroll related obligations for employers such as minimum wage, overtime, social insurance, and income tax.

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    Vietnamese Labor Contracts: What You Need to Know

    Establishing a firm foundation to human resources management in Vietnam starts with preparing and signing well-considered employment contracts. Read more for an overview of the most important issues to consider when starting the drafting process.

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    How to Draft Vietnamese Probation Contracts That Will Reduce Your Turnover

    Staffing in Vietnam can be a significant challenge. Learn why probation contracts are an invaluable tool and allow you to select the best workers while reducing operational turnover.

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    Vietnam Implements Social Insurance Updates

    With social insurance rate reductions applied from June 2017 and the introduction of a wider liability for social insurance contributions scheduled for early 2018, foreign and domestic companies alike will be required to adjust compliance procedures in the near future.

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    Vietnam’s Overtime Limits Set to Double Under Recent Proposal

    Vietnam’s Ministry of Labour has proposed revisions to the 2012 Labour Code increasing overtime limits from 200 hours per year to 400 hours per year. Read more to learn the particulars as well as how this has been received within the country.

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    Payroll Management in Vietnam – New Issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine

    Payroll Management in Vietnam, out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing Bookstore, explains the ins and outs of human resource administration in Vietnam. Read more to understand statutory payroll requirements, potential risk areas for investors, and the benefits afforded by payroll outsourcing

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