
Probationary Contracts in Vietnam: Understanding the Legal Framework
This article examines the types of probationary contracts in Vietnam and the corresponding social insurance obligations for employers.
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This article examines the types of probationary contracts in Vietnam and the corresponding social insurance obligations for employers.

Vietnam's 2025 job market post-Tet is set for dynamic shifts, with increased hiring and job mobility across sectors.

Changes to Vietnam’s personal tax code under Circular 86 will be implemented in a phased approach starting February 6, 2025. Details here.

We discuss how businesses in Vietnam can manage delivery and commute times impacted by traffic congestion in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in the lead up to Tet.

We explore Vietnam’s New Trade Union Law, effective July 1, 2025, which enhances the rights of foreign workers in the country.

We discuss key considerations when working as an expat in Vietnam, including work permits, income tax, setting up a business, and social security.

As foreign companies establish operations in Vietnam a thorough knowledge of the country’s payroll regulations are vital to operating efficiently.

In this brief explainer, we discuss the working hour regulations, overtime triggers, and corresponding compensation in Vietnam.

Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, involves customs that businesses should understand to strengthen relationships with local staff and effectively manage potential supply chain disruptions.
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The Vietnam government is positively considering a 9-day Tet break for lunar new year 2025 from January 25 to February 2.

Earned Wage Access (EWA) services is a relatively new fintech concept in Vietnam, aligning with policies to promote financial inclusion.

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We discuss Vietnam’s revised 2024 Social Insurance Law, effective July 1, 2025, which aims to strengthen social insurance coverage.

The Vietnam labor market reported encouraging signs in terms of employment opportunities and salary growth in H1 2024.

On June 12, 2024, HCMC People’s Committee unveiled a labor and employment strategy for the 2023-2025 period, with a vision to 2030.

Vietnam has amended certain provisions regarding hiring foreign workers and the issuance of work permits. We provide the details.

Vietnam's labor authority MOLISA has proposed a swap of workdays for the 2024 Reunification Day and International Workers' Day holiday.

A criminal record check certificate (Judicial Record Card) is required for foreign employees when they apply for a work permit in Vietnam.