Hiring Quality Control Staff in Vietnam

Hiring Quality Control Staff in Vietnam: How Foreign Manufacturers Do It Without a Local Entity

For foreign companies sourcing from Vietnam’s manufacturing sector — garments, textiles, furniture, industrial machinery — the distance between your quality standards and your vendor’s production floor is more than geographical. It is operational. Hiring Quality Control professionals who are physically embedded with your Vietnamese suppliers is one of the most effective ways to close that…

Vietnam Probation Salary Calculation

Probation in Vietnam: Guide for Employers on Salary, Social Insurance, and Tax Compliance – Updated 2026

For employers building or expanding a workforce in Vietnam, probation is far more than a procedural formality — it’s a legally regulated phase that shapes cost structure, compliance posture, and the early employment relationship itself. Yet many businesses still treat probation as an afterthought, only to face administrative penalties or unexpected payroll liabilities once contracts…

Multiple Labor Contracts: Social Insurance in Vietnam

Vietnam Social Insurance Contribution Rates 2026

Paying social insurance is a mandatory obligation for both employers and employees in Vietnam. Understanding the contribution rates for social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance, and the salary base used for insurance contributions helps businesses plan HR budgets, calculate total labor costs, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. This article provides an update on Vietnam social…

Vietnam Base Salary 2026

Base Salary Increase from July 1, 2026: How It Reshapes Your Total Employee Cost in Vietnam

Vietnam’s payroll landscape is about to shift again, and employers need to pay close attention. On May 15, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 161/2026/ND-CP, officially raising the statutory base salary effective July 1, 2026. While much of the public conversation focuses on how employees benefit, business leaders, HR managers, and payroll teams must look…

Employment solution in Vietnam

What Do You Call a Service That Hires Employees Abroad Without a Permanent Entity? 101 Names Used Worldwide

Expanding into new markets is easier than ever—but hiring employees in another country without setting up a permanent entity can still be complex. If you’ve been researching solutions, you may have noticed something confusing: there’s no single, universally used name for this type of service. Some call it payrolling, others refer to global employment services,…