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Vietnam: New Decree on Electronic Labor Contract
In brief On 24 December 2025, the Government issued Decree No. 337/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 337”), providing a legal framework for the execution and management of electronic labor contracts. The Decree took effect 1 January 2026, and the Government must operationalize a new national platform no later than 1 July 2026.
Vietnam: The New Law on Employment 2025
In brief On 16 June 2025, the National Assembly passed the new Law on Employment No. 74/2025/QH15 (“Employment Law”), which took effect on 1 January 2026, superseding the Law on Employment No. 38/2013/QH13 dated 16 November 2013. The Employment Law introduced several changes to previously applicable regulations, impacting the subjects of compulsory unemployment insurance (UI) contributions, UI contribution rates and obligations of employers in relation to UI.
Vietnam: Change to the Regional Minimum Wage in 2026
In brief On 10 November 2025, the Vietnamese government issued Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 293”) regulating the regional minimum wage (RMW) for employees working under employment contracts. Decree 293 took effect on 1 January 2026, replacing Decree No. 74/2024/ND-CP (“Decree 74”) dated 30 June 2024. In accordance with Decree 293, the monthly and hourly RMW have been increased by approximately 7.2% compared to Decree 74.
Keeping Up With The Latest Employment Law Developments For Multinational Employers Operating in Asia
Earlier this month, we recorded an action-packed webinar with several of our Baker McKenzie colleagues to discuss the major developments impacting multinational employers operating in Asia. For your convenience, click here for a link to the recording.
Vietnam: Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
In brief In May 2022, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) was launched between Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the US and Vietnam. These 14 IPEF partner countries represent over 40% of the global economy and 28% of the global goods and services trade. IPEF has been flouted by the US government as central to its commitment in the region.
Vietnam: Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) - Overview and impact on the Vietnamese labor landscape
In brief In May 2022, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) was launched between Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the US and Vietnam. These 14 IPEF partner countries represent over 40% of the global economy and 28% of the global goods and services trade. IPEF has been flouted by the US government as central to its commitment in the region.
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