Following the Resolution of the National Assembly on 11 November 2022 regarding the increase to the Minimum Basic Wage (base salary) from 1 July 2023, on 14 May 2023, the Government issued Decree 24/2023/ND-CP providing further details.

After a protracted period of deliberation, the Vietnamese government ultimately passed the Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP on Personal Data Protection (Decree 13) on 17 April 2023. Decree 13 is a landmark legal instrument that integrates all of Vietnam’s dispara

Intellectual property protections are one of the key factors driving investors’ decisions when entering Vietnam. A solid legal framework covering the rights and protection mechanism for investors who are seeking to create value in the market is essential

Foreign NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations) have a history of providing aid and support to Vietnam in many areas, particularly where socio-economic development has been needed the most. Focus areas have included healthcare, education, agricultural

Labour and human resource compliance is one of the most complex matters for international investors operating in Vietnam, due to the significant regulatory requirements and the differing rules and processes governing labour management.

In order to further align its policies with the international community standards and personal data protection best practices, the Vietnamese authorities have recently released a significant Decree covering key elements on data security. The contents of t

One of the main concerns for investors seeking to enter the market in Vietnam and establish a formal presence is choosing the statutory management positions in the corporate entity. Understanding these statutory positions and management roles within the c

Decree 41 abolishes requirements to separate invoicing of goods/ services entitled to reduced VAT of 8%On 20 June 2022, the Vietnamese Government issued Decree 41/2022/ND-CP amending some provisions o