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Probation Periods and Labor Contracts in Vietnam — Mastering the Fixed-to-Indefinite “Conversion Rule”
When you hire in Vietnam, the very first thing you need to design correctly is the probation period and the contract term. If you extend a probation the way you might in Japan, or keep renewing a fixed-term contract again and again, you ... -
Catching Turnover Before It Happens — The Warning Signs Hidden in Your HR Data
"One of our best people walked in one morning and handed me a resignation letter, completely out of the blue." It's a story you hear again and again at Japanese companies operating in Vietnam. But the truth is that most departures are ne... -
Vietnam Employee Turnover Rates by the Numbers — Benchmarks and Structure Japanese Companies Should Know
"Is my company's turnover rate high or low?"—this is one of the most common questions we hear from executives and HR managers at Japanese companies operating in Vietnam. In most cases, however, the answer is framed as a gut feeling: "It ... -
Vietnam Personal Income Tax for Japanese Expatriates — Residency, Gross-up, and Japan-Vietnam Tax Treaty
When Japanese parent companies send expatriates to their Vietnam subsidiaries, Personal Income Tax (PIT) becomes one of the most complex compliance areas. Unlike local employees, expatriates face issues of residency determination, worldw... -
Vietnam PIT Law Amendment (Effective July 2026) — Final Pre-Enforcement Checklist
Only about one month remains until Vietnam's amended Personal Income Tax Law (Law No. 109/2025/QH15) takes effect on July 1, 2026. The new personal allowance (15.5M VND/month) and dependent allowance (6.2M VND/month) have already been ap... -
Vietnam Labor Compliance — Dismissal and Disciplinary Procedures and Employee Protection
Vietnamese labor law places strong emphasis on employee protection, and disciplinary measures and dismissal in particular are governed by strict statutory procedures. Companies bear the responsibility of fully complying with the procedur... -
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 ...
