Applying for a Vietnam Work Permit: Guidelines for Foreigners and Employers

Human Resources & Payroll

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

Human Resources & Payroll

Judicial Record Card in Vietnam: Guide to Obtaining a Police Clearance Check

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

Legal & Regulatory

Vietnam Law on Personal Data Protection: Latest Developments and Insights

Vietnam's proposed Personal Data Protection Law is another significant move toward enhancing data privacy and regulatory streamlining. The law is at the development stage, with the Ministry of Public Security seeking critical feedback.

Legal & Regulatory

Vietnam Unveils Decree 32/2024/ND-CP on the Management and Development of Industrial Clusters

Decree 32/2024/ND-CP regulating industrial clusters in Vietnam takes effect on May 1, 2024. Key provisions impacting stakeholders are summarized in this article.

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Vietnam Exports to the US in Q1 2024 Reach US$25.77 Billion

Apr 24

Vietnam exports to the US in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 accounted for 27.7% of the entire export turnover of the Southeast Asian economy.

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Tax & Accounting

Tax & Accounting

Corporate Tax Planning for Businesses in Vietnam in 2024 - New Publication from Vietnam Briefing

Mar 22

'Corporate Tax Planning for Businesses in Vietnam in 2024' explains key incentives available, reporting requirements, and preparation for Vietnam's Global Minimum Tax regulations under the BEPS 2.0 Framework.

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Legal & Regulatory

Legal & Regulatory

Vietnam’s Extended Producer Responsibility Policy: Company Recycling Obligations

Apr 24

Vietnam's amended Environment Protection Law (EPL) in 2022 introduced a new “extended producer responsibility” (EPR) policy which places the burden of responsibility to recycle on companies.

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Industries

Industries

Vietnam Adopts Hydrogen Energy Strategy to Boost Energy Transition

Apr 10

In a new strategy, Vietnam has laid out a range of development targets for the hydrogen industry for the period to 2030 and with a vision to 2050, which will support the country's sustainability and decarbonization goals. The Hydrogen Energy Strategy came into effect on February 7, 2024, and will be of interest to international investors and R&D stakeholders in the energy domain.

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HR & Payroll

HR & Payroll

Applying for a Vietnam Work Permit: Guidelines for Foreigners and Employers

Apr 24

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

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