1.Introduction Vietnam’s increasing integration into the global economy has been accompanied by efforts to modernize its labor law and strengthen protections for both domestic and foreign workers. Central to this process is Vietnam’s membership in the International Labour Organization (ILO) and its gradual ratification of key conventions on workers’ rights. For foreign employees, these commitments […]
1. Legal BasisArticle 5(1) of the 2019 Labour Code of Vietnam affirms the principle of equality: every employee, irrespective of nationality, gender, or other personal status, is entitled to work, receive fair wages, enjoy occupational safety and hygiene, and participate in collective bargaining and other trade union activities. This provision is intended to guarantee that […]
1. Employers’ Obligations under the Law Article 138 of the 2019 Labour Code clearly stipulates: employers are obliged to ensure safe and hygienic working conditions; implement measures to prevent occupational accidents and diseases; provide adequate personal protective equipment; and organize occupational safety and hygiene training. Accordingly, the central responsibility of employers is not only to […]
Trong hoạt động thành lập và quản lý doanh nghiệp, thông tin về cư trú của cổ đông, thành viên công ty là một yếu tố pháp lý quan trọng. Quy định này giúp Nhà nước quản lý nhân thân, xác định tư cách pháp lý, cũng như phân biệt giữa nhà đầu tư trong […]
In the context of Vietnam emerging as an attractive destination for international capital inflows, the participation of foreign managers and experts in corporate governance has become increasingly common. Many foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs), as well as Vietnamese companies cooperating with foreign partners, opt to appoint foreign nationals as their legal representatives in order to leverage their […]
As digital transformation accelerates, electronic identification (e-ID) has become an essential requirement for businesses in Vietnam—particularly when carrying out administrative procedures, filing taxes, or using digital signatures. However, complications can arise when a company’s legal representative is a foreign national. Can the business still obtain an e-ID? What are the procedures, and are there any […]