Manager Liability When Company Becomes Insolvent: Checklist
Checklist of legal liabilities of managers when a company becomes insolvent When a company can no longer pay debts as they fall due, the question that troubles many…
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Labour and Employment
M&A in Manufacturing: Due Diligence on Factory, Environment and Labor
M&A in Manufacturing: Due Diligence on Factory, Environment and Labor When Buying an Operating Company Buying an operating manufacturing company is fundamentally different from any other M&A deal:…
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2026 Update: Regional Minimum Wage and Social Insurance Contribution Base
2026 Update: Regional Minimum Wage and the Social Insurance Contribution Base From 01/01/2026, the 2026 regional minimum wage is officially adjusted under Decree 293/2025/ND-CP, rising by an average…
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Keeping Workers’ Original Documents, Deposits: Legal?
Can a Company Keep Original Diplomas and Collect Deposits from Workers? Contents 1. The short answer 2. Legal framework: Article 17 of the 2019 Labor Code 3. Keeping…
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Post-Employment Non-Compete Agreements (NCA) in Vietnam: How to Draft a Valid Clause
Post-Employment Non-Compete Agreements (NCA) in Vietnam: How to Draft a Valid Clause A key employee leaves and joins a competitor, taking the client list, pricing formulas, and even…
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Labor Discipline and Dismissal in Vietnam: Procedures and Evidence
Labor Discipline and Dismissal in Vietnam: Procedures and Evidence One morning, HR submits a proposal to the Director: sales employee X is accused of discount fraud, with a…
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How Long Does Bankruptcy Take in Vietnam?
How Long Does Bankruptcy Take in Vietnam? The straight answer There is no fixed figure. "How long does bankruptcy take" is like asking "how long does litigation take"…
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Company Merger: Must Labour Contracts Be Re-signed?
Company Merger: Must Labour Contracts Be Re-signed? Many businesses wonder: in a company merger re-sign labour contracts Vietnam — is re-signing mandatory, or do employment relations transfer automatically…
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A Foreign Expert Keeps Working After Their Work Permit Expires: Fines and Remedies
A Foreign Expert Keeps Working After Their Work Permit Expires: Fines and Remedies Expired work permit handling Vietnam — what should be done when a work permit expires…
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Labor for FDI Hospitals & Schools: Key Regulations
Labor for FDI Hospitals & Schools: Key Regulations Foreign-invested hospitals and schools are distinctive employers: they need foreign experts (doctors, native-speaking teachers) while facing three overlapping legal layers…
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