📍 Introduction Despite the rapid growth of Vietnam’s labor market, many Japanese companies struggle to maintain a stable workforce and manage rising operational costs. These issues cause not only workflow delays but also long-term risks to business efficiency. 1. Short-term and long-term talent shortages ・Sudden employee leave due to illness, maternity, or personal reasons disrupt […]

📍 Introduction More and more Japanese companies are expanding into Vietnam. While the market offers great growth potential, many companies face hidden operational issues—especially with back-office tasks such as general affairs, HR, labor management, and accounting. Common challenges include: ❌ Struggling to hire suitable personnel ❌ High employee turnover ❌ Too much time spent on […]

Ending the Childbirth limit Policy after more than 20 years On June 3, 2025, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly officially approved an amendment to Article 10 of the 2003 Population Ordinance, putting an end to the slogan “Each family should have only 1 to 2 children” that had been enforced for over two […]

【Article Series on “Hidden Challenges” Japanese Business Face When Expanding to Vietnam】 It’s time to shift from “doing it all yourself” to “smart collaboration”.Throughout this series, we have explored: 🔹 The hidden burdens in back-office operations when Japanese companies expand into Vietnam🔹 Challenges in HR, costs, legal compliance, and internal processes🔹 The role of outsourcing […]

In the process of applying for a work permit in Ho Chi Minh City, one of the essential requirements is that foreign workers must undergo a health check-up at an accredited medical facility. Below is a list of reputable hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City that offer health check-up services for foreigners, helping you complete […]

【Article Series on “Hidden Challenges” When Japanese Enterprises Expand Business to Vietnam】 What choices have truly made “difference” for them?“Overwhelmed with work…”, “Can’t retain staff…”Many Japanese businesses once had these concerns during their expansion journey into Vietnam. However, thanks to a breakthrough choice, they have:✔ Optimized operations✔ Significantly reduced costs✔ Improved employee satisfaction And that […]

【Article Series on “Hidden Challenges” in Japanese Business Expansion to Vietnam】 🔸 Chapter 3: Rising Workloads and Key Challenges in Business Expansion to Vietnam ❓Why is “outsourcing” gaining increasing attention? Japanese businesses operating in Vietnam are facing numerous challenges in managing back-office operations such as administration, human resources, labor, and documentation, including: ・Recruitment and employee […]

【Article Series on “Hidden Challenges” in Japanese Business Expansion to Vietnam】 🔸Chapter 2: 🔧 Challenges of In-House Recruitment 1. High Recruitment Costs Hiring full-time employees comes with numerous fixed expenses, including salary, insurance, allowances, paid leave, social insurance, and severance pay.Additionally, to ensure effective workforce utilization, companies must invest in post-recruitment training, creating resource allocation […]

【Article Series on “Hidden Challenges” in Japanese Business Expansion to Vietnam】 🔸 Chapter 1: The Increasing Workload and Key Challenges of Expanding into Vietnam Many Japanese companies entering the Vietnamese market and lauching business operations encounter greater-than-expected difficulties in back-office functions such as general affairs, human resources, labor management, and administrative documentation. These challenges often […]