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Vietnam Work Permit Guide — Job Categories, Required Documents, and Application Process under Decree 219/2025
Vietnam Work Permit Guide -- Job Categories, Required Documents, and Application Process under Decree 219/2025 Hiring foreign workers in Vietnam requires a work permit -- and the rules changed significantly when Decree 219/2025/ND-CP too... -
Vietnam’s Internal Work Rules — Mandatory Requirements, Content, and Registration Guide
Vietnam's Internal Work Rules -- Mandatory Requirements, Content, and Registration Guide Under Vietnam's Labor Code 2019, every employer -- regardless of size -- is required to establish internal work rules (noi quy lao dong). For compan... -
Complete Guide to Leave in Vietnam｜Annual Leave, Public Holidays, Special Leave & Entitlements
For Japanese companies operating in Vietnam, a thorough understanding of the leave system is essential for HR management.Annual leave entitlements, treatment of unused leave, public holiday substitution rules, and paid vs. unpaid special... -
PIT Law Amendment Effective July 2026 | 5 Things Companies Should Do Now
In December 2025, Vietnam's National Assembly passed the amended Personal Income Tax (PIT) Law (Law No. 109/2025/QH15). This amendment is being implemented in two phases. From January 1, 2026: Increased personal and dependent deductions ... -
Vietnam Minimum Wage and Social Insurance Caps Explained | 2026 Edition
To properly manage payroll and social insurance in Vietnam, the minimum wage and the cap on social insurance contributions are extremely important benchmarks. In particular, the minimum wage may be revised every year, directly affecting ... -
Vietnam Payroll FAQ: Common Questions on Social Insurance, PIT, and Foreign Employees
Payroll calculation in Vietnam involves multiple systems such as social insurance (SI / HI / UI) and personal income tax (PIT), making it a challenging area for many Japanese companies. In this article, we summarize frequently asked payr... -
How Deductions Work (SI / HI / UI / PIT): A Complete Overview and Calculation Flow of Vietnam Payroll
In Vietnam’s payroll calculations, multiple deductions — including social insurance (SI / HI / UI) and personal income tax (PIT) — are deducted step by step. Without a proper understanding of these mechanisms, companies may face incorrec... -
Social Insurance for Foreign Employees in Vietnam: Eligibility, Exemptions, and Contribution Calculations Explained
For Japanese companies employing foreign workers in Vietnam, the handling of social insurance (SI / HI / UI) is one of the most complex and frequently misunderstood areas. In this article, we provide a practical explanation of social ins... -
As Featured in the Media
The human resource management system “EST,” specialized in HR and labor management for Vietnam, has been featured in the following media outlets. Jiji Press NNA ASCII.jp Infoseek News Chunichi Shimbun Digital AGARA Kii Minpo Ise-Shima Ke... -
Press Release Announcement for Vietnam HR System “EST” on PR TIMES
HARO Inc. has published a press release on PR TIMES regarding“EST,” a human resources and labor management system designedfor Japanese companies with operations in Vietnam. The press release introduces the background of the development o...
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