From July 1, 2026, Vietnam’s base salary will increase to VND 2.53 million per month. This adjustment will lead to changes in the contribution levels for social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance, as well as certain insurance benefits for employees. Under the 2024 Law on Social Insurance and the 2025 Law on Employment, for […]

Maternity Benefits and Maternity Leave to Change from July 1 2026 From July 1, several maternity-related benefits will be adjusted, including the one-time childbirth allowance, post-maternity health recovery benefits, and maternity leave periods in certain cases. One-Time Childbirth Allowance Increases to VND 5.06 Million Under the regulations, the one-time childbirth allowance for female employees giving […]

7 Changes in Trade Union Fee Contributions from May 16, 2026 That Businesses Should Note From May 16, 2026, Decree No. 105/2026/ND-CP officially takes effect, adding several new regulations related to trade union fee contributions. These changes directly affect enterprises, cooperatives, cooperative unions, and certain public service units, especially regarding payment deadlines, late payment, non-payment, […]

From July 1, 2026, the statutory pay rate will officially increase to VND 2,530,000 per month under Decree No. 161/2026/ND-CP dated May 15, 2026 issued by the Government. This Decree regulates the statutory pay rate and bonus regime applicable to cadres, civil servants, public employees, and the armed forces. New Statutory Pay Rate from July […]

Must a Company Pay the 2% Trade Union Fee Even Without a Grassroots Trade Union? Many companies wonder whether they are required to pay trade union fees if they have not yet established a grassroots trade union or do not have any trade union members. Under current regulations, companies are generally subject to trade union […]

2026 First-Half Labor Usage Report in Ho Chi Minh City: Key Points Businesses Should Note In accordance with Article 4 of Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Clause 1, Article 73 of Decree No. 35/2022/ND-CP, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Home Affairs requests agencies, organizations, enterprises, and units employing workers to […]

In an increasingly competitive labor market, a job description (JD – Job Description) is no longer just a recruitment announcement but has become a strategic tool that helps businesses attract top talent. A clear, engaging, and legally compliant JD can double the number of applications while significantly reducing recruitment costs by filtering suitable candidates from […]

In recent years, periodic health check-ups for employees have received increasing attention, as they are not only a mandatory requirement under the law but also a crucial activity for protecting employees’ health and building a sustainable working environment. However, in practice, many businesses still lack a full understanding of the procedures, required documents, examination items, […]

In enterprises, the Human Resources (HR) department serves as the central point for receiving, processing, and submitting social insurance (SI) dossiers for employees. Although these procedures are not unfamiliar, in practice HR teams still frequently encounter errors during the preparation and submission process—especially when handling electronic transactions. Such errors often lead to application rejections, wasted […]

Already Have a Health Insurance Card — So Why Are You Still Paying Medical Fees? Wrong-level medical examination: Losing your health insurance benefits entirely? The reality: not everyone with health insurance gets 100% coverage. However, since 2024, numerous positive changes have created opportunities for many groups of patients to receive fully covered treatment — provided […]