As the Lunar New Year (Tết Nguyên Đán) approaches, Vietnam transforms into a vibrant celebration of family, renewal, and hope. For your Vietnamese colleagues and friends, Tết is the most important holiday of the year—a time to return home, honor ancestors, and wish loved ones good fortune for the coming year. Sending thoughtful Vietnamese Tet…
Vietnam is officially entering a new era of digital labor management. With the issuance of Decree 337/2025/NĐ-CP, the government has established a comprehensive legal framework for Electronic Labor Contracts (e-contracts). While the Decree officially takes effect on January 1, 2026, the most significant milestone for HR departments is July 1, 2026, when the National Electronic Labor…
In a global economy defined by speed and specialized skills, the traditional “permanent hire” model isn’t always the right fit. Whether you are launching a 6-month software build, setting up a seasonal manufacturing line, or executing a market entry study, project-based hiring in Vietnam is the key to maintaining agility without long-term overhead. However, the “flexibility”…
When a business first enters Vietnam, the immediate goal is usually simple: “We need to pay our employees on time and stay legal.” This often leads companies to seek a basic payroll service. However, as the workforce grows and the 2026 legal landscape becomes more complex, many leaders realize that “just payroll” isn’t enough to…
For many businesses entering or expanding in Vietnam, the “people” aspect of the journey often feels divided into two separate hurdles: finding the right talent and managing that talent according to local laws. When these two functions—Hiring and Payrolling—are siloed, businesses face “handover” friction, data gaps, and compliance risks. This is why more companies are turning…
The landscape of Personal Income Tax (PIT) in Vietnam is undergoing its most significant transformation in over a decade. With the National Assembly’s final approval of the amended PIT Law, 2026 marks a turning point for how businesses structure compensation and how employees perceive their value. For HR leaders and payroll managers, this is more than…
As we look forward to a brand new year, there is exciting news for employees and businesses across Vietnam. Following a proposal by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Government has officially approved a four-day consecutive break for the 2026 New Year holiday. According to Official Dispatch No. 12729/VPCP-KGVX issued on December 25, 2025, Deputy…
The momentum of Vietnam’s economic transformation is no longer just a forecast; it is a measurable reality. As we enter 2026, we are witnessing the strongest economic performance in over a decade—anchored by a staggering 8.23% GDP growth in Q3 2025. This surge is fueled by a massive scale-out of high-value sectors, from AI and…
As an SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) or a foreign company testing the Vietnamese market, your first hires are critical. However, setting up a compliant payroll system—even for just one employee—is surprisingly complex. It involves adhering to Vietnam’s constantly evolving laws on contracts, mandatory Social Insurance (SHUI), and Personal Income Tax (PIT). The cost and time…
Vietnam’s robust economy and highly engaged, young workforce make it an essential talent market. If your goal is flexible staffing, rapid expansion, or project-based hiring, you need a strategy focused on speed and efficiency. This guide cuts through the complexity, showing you the practical steps to building your contingent team. Hiring Methods: From Finding Talent…
The Vietnamese government has officially approved a new decree mandating an average 7.2% increase in the regional minimum wage for employees working under labor contracts, effective January 1, 2026. This decision, formalized under Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP, marks a significant adjustment aimed at balancing economic recovery, mitigating inflation, and ensuring a stable living standard for workers…
As businesses scale and look to tap into the global talent market, the question of how to pay international employees quickly, accurately, and compliantly becomes paramount. The discussion often centers around two distinct models: a dedicated Payroll Solution (or payroll provider) and an Employer of Record (EOR). While both services handle the movement of money,…
