Other Briefings
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.
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.
Vietnam Advisory on Swapping of Working Days Around April 30 and May 1, 2024 Holidays
Vietnam’s labor authority MOLISA has proposed a swap of workdays for the 2024 Reunification Day and International Workers’ Day holiday.
Judicial Record Card in Vietnam: Guide to Obtaining a Police Clearance Check
A criminal record check certificate (Judicial Record Card) is required for foreign employees when they apply for a work permit in Vietnam.
Planning for Uncertainty: Global Staffing Solutions to Facilitate Your Vietnam Market Entry
Global Staffing Solutions is a flexible entry strategy for businesses to test the Vietnamese market without needing to physically set up an operation.
