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  January 30, 2017 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Permitted Contract Structures Under Vietnamese Labor Code

  All foreign enterprises seeking to staff operations in Vietnam will find the process regulated by the Vietnamese Labor Code of 2012. Vietnam Briefing highlights the different contract structures that foreign investors can employ.
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  January 16, 2017 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Managing Contracts and Severance in Vietnam – Latest Issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine

  The latest issue of Vietnam Briefing magazine, titled “Managing Contracts and Severance in Vietnam”, is out now. In this issue, we identify trends in Vietnamese labor, outline permitted contract structures under the Vietnamese Labor Code, and showcase severance liabilities that may arise if workers or employers choose to terminate their contracts.
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  September 26, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Podcast: Recruiting Practices in Vietnam

  Oscar Mussons, Associate of Dezan Shira & Associates’ operations in Vietnam, speaks with Jon Whitehead, Country Manager for Robert Walters Vietnam, on the issue of recruiting practices within the county
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  September 6, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  U.S. Visitors to Vietnam Now Eligible for 1 Year Visa

  Vietnam has implemented a visa agreement with the United States, which extends business and tourism visas to one year. Read more to understand the arrangement and the impact it is likely to have on investment and business sentiment.
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  August 15, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Managing Vietnamese Labor Disputes

  Strikes can be a significant challenge for manufacturing operations in Vietnam. Read more to learn how these events are regulated under Vietnamese law and understand what can be done to mitigate their impact.
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  August 10, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  An Introduction to Overtime in Vietnam

  When companies turn to Vietnam to establish operations, it is important to not only consider the laws on regular wages, but also the policies on overtime that will be applicable to the workforce and style of a given operation.
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  June 28, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Expat Employment in Vietnam: The Comprehensive Guide to Work Visas and Work Permits

  When hiring foreign staff in Vietnam, there are a number of procedures and legal frameworks that must be understood. In this article, we discuss the documents necessary for a foreign worker to be employed within the country.
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  June 3, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Layoff Violations Under Vietnam’s Updated Criminal Code

  Recently implemented, an updated version of Vietnamese criminal code raises penalties for illegal termination of employees and thus presents increased risks for HR throughout the country. Effective from 01 July 2016, Code No. 100/2015/QH13 increases penalties for layoff violations to serious fines and jail time.
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  February 19, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Circular 59: Updates to Vietnam’s Social Insurance Scheme

  The following article looks at the impact of Circular 59 on your business. Read more to find out how and where the Vietnamese government’s attempts to cut costs have passed on this burden to the private sector.
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  February 5, 2016 by Vietnam Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Understanding Vietnam’s Recruiting Requirements

  In an effort to clarify uncertainty surrounding Vietnam’s recruitment agency requirements , the following article focuses on entities that must use recruiting services, which types of recruiters may be engaged by such organizations, and how to make the most of the recruiting process