How Long Is a Registered Internal Labor Regulation Valid?
The Labor Code 2019 sets no maximum validity period for an internal labor regulation. A duly registered regulation remains valid indefinitely — it does not expire after a…
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Labour and Employment
Labor Records Retention in Vietnam: How Should Companies Set Their Own Rules?
How long must companies retain labor records — the labor management book, labor contracts, salary scales and tables? The correct answer may surprise many: the law does not…
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Vocational Training Costs Employers Must Cover in Vietnam
When people hear “vocational training costs,” many assume it is a single expense. In fact, the law divides these costs into four groups that enterprises must cover for…
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Tet Bonus Disputes at Chinese Companies in Vietnam: Prevention
Update note: Decree 12/2022/ND-CP has expired and been replaced by Decree 283/2026/ND-CP (effective 10/9/2026). Labor administrative sanctions now follow Decree 283/2026. Every year-end, Chinese-invested companies in Vietnam enter…
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Must Chinese Enterprises in Vietnam Establish a Trade Union?
Many Chinese-invested enterprises in Vietnam still wonder: must they set up a grassroots trade union inside the company, and if there is no union yet, do they owe…
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Vietnamese–Chinese Bilingual Labour Contracts: Key Notes
What to watch when signing Vietnamese–Chinese bilingual labour contracts? Language-priority clauses, work permits under Decree 219/2025, contract term limits, probation, social insurance and translation risks.
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Social Insurance for Chinese Nationals Working in Vietnam — and Vice Versa: New Rules from 1 July 2025
From 1 July 2025, compulsory social insurance (SI) obligations for Chinese nationals working in Vietnam have fundamentally changed: Law No. 41/2024/QH15 on Social Insurance (effective 1 July 2025,…
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Vietnam vs China Labor Law: 10 Differences Investors Must Know
Chinese investors cannot simply transplant a “Chinese-style HR machine” into Vietnam: the two countries’ labor laws differ on technical points, and each difference directly affects compliance costs. Here…
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Employment Services in Vietnam 2026: Public Centers vs Private Enterprises; Current Regime
Clarify this first to avoid the most common mistake: an “employment service center” is a public service unit established by the State (a public employment service organization) —…
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Labor Subleasing in Vietnam 2026: No More License — VND 2 Billion Escrow + Notification
Current mechanism from 01/7/2026: labor subleasing enterprises no longer apply for, renew or re-issue operating licenses. Instead, they need only do three things: (1) place an escrow deposit…
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