Other Briefings
Typhoon Koto Update: Current Status, Forecasts, and Preparedness Measures
Typhoon Koto (Storm No. 15) has intensified over the central South China Sea, bringing dangerous winds and rough seas.
Strategic Approaches to HR and Payroll Management in Vietnam
We examine the dynamics driving Vietnam’s labor market and the strategic approaches to human resource and payroll management for businesses.
Enforcing Vietnam’s Social Insurance Law: New Measures on Late Payments and Evasion
We examine Vietnam’s new regulations and enforcement measures concerning late payments and evasion of compulsory social insurance as outlined in Decree No. 274/2025/ND-CP.
Vietnam’s Regional Minimum Wage Effective from January 1, 2026
Vietnam’s government has officially updated the regional minimum wage for contract-based workers, which will take effect from January 1, 2026.
Hanoi Issues Guidance on Work Permit Procedures for Foreign Employees
The Hanoi Department of Home Affairs has provided detailed guidance on work permit procedures for foreign employees to support the implementation of Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP.
Typhoon Kajiki to Make Landfall in Central Vietnam
Typhoon Kajiki, the fifth storm to hit Vietnam this year, is forecast to make landfall in Central Vietnam on the afternoon of August 25. Alerts have been raised due to its high-speed characteristics and steady strengthening like Typhoon Yagi.
Typhoon Season in Vietnam: How to Prepare Your Business
Vietnam is prone to several typhoons every year. Vietnam Briefing discusses the key risks and how businesses can prepare for the typhoon season.
Hanoi Announces Road Closures Ahead of National Day Parade
Hanoi authorities have announced extensive road closures, partial bans, and traffic restrictions from August 21 to September 2, 2025, to facilitate parades, rehearsals, and celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).
Vietnam Work Permit Regulations: New Rules for Foreign Workers from August 2025
With a new decree effective from August 7, 2025, Vietnam’s work permit management regulations have undergone significant changes to streamline procedures, shorten processing times, and expand exemptions.
2025 Vietnam Public Holidays Calendar
The National Day holiday, Vietnam’s final public holiday of 2025, will run from August 30 to September 2. Businesses must plan in advance.
