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Tag: human resources
The Human Resources category covers workforce trends, labor laws, recruitment strategies, and employee management. It explores skills development, workplace policies, corporate HR strategies, and government regulations, providing insights into talent acquisition, remote work trends, and labor market shifts.
Labour: Vietnam wage council finalises proposal for 7.2 percent minimum wage increase
Vietnam’s National Wage Council has decided to propose a 7.2 percent increase in the regional minimum wage from 1 January 2026, to the Prime Minister for approval, Tuoi Tre has reported. The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has proposed a minimum wage increase of 8.3 to 9.2 percent with business groups pushing for an increase of between 3-5 percent.
Human resources: Apple supplier goes to local gov’t for support re: Vietnam labour challenges
China’s Luxshare-ICT, a key Apple supplier, has requested support from authorities in Nghe An province to help address ongoing labour recruitment challenges, according to a document recently sent to the provincial People’s Committee, The Investor has reported.
Labour: Survey finds Vietnam wages barely enough to make ends meet
A new survey highlighting widespread financial hardship among Vietnamese workers has intensified calls for a 6–7 percent minimum wage increase in 2026, as experts and labour representatives warn that current incomes fall far short of basic living needs, Kinh Te Do Thi has reported.
Average Salary in Vietnam 2025 [Q2 Update]: Monthly & by Sector
Vietnam has a reputation for abundant low cost labour. This has been instrumental to its rise as a key global manufacturing hub. That said, wages can vary greatly across sectors and industries, and by region. This article discusses the average salary in Vietnam and provides a glimpse into what firms can realistically expect to pay their staff when starting a business in Vietnam.
Minimum wage: Vietnam labour union proposes 9.2 percent hike from January 2026
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has proposed a minimum wage increase of 8.3 to 9.2 percent from January 1, 2026, citing inflation, productivity gains, and rising living costs. Employers, however, are calling for a more modest adjustment of 3 to 5 percent, Dan Tri has reported.
Average Salary in Indonesia 2025: Monthly & by Sector
Indonesia has a reputation for abundant low cost labour. This has been instrumental to its rise as a key global manufacturing hub. That said, wages can vary greatly across sectors and industries, and by region. This article discusses the average salary in Indonesia and provides a glimpse into what firms can realistically expect to pay their staff when starting a business in Indonesia.
Recruitment Companies in Vietnam 2025: Human Resources Support Directory
This 2025 directory lists trusted recruitment companies, manpower agencies, and HR support firms operating across Vietnam. Whether you’re sourcing factory workers, hiring IT talent, or seeking full-service HR outsourcing, this guide connects you with reliable partners for every stage of your workforce journey.
Labour: Vietnam Ministry proposes cutting foreign work permit processing time to 10 days
Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) is proposing to reduce the processing time for issuing work permits to foreign workers in Vietnam from 36 days to 10 days, English language news site, Vietnam News has reported.
Minimum Wage in Thailand 2025: Daily & Monthly
Thailand’s minimum wage structure reflects a regionally adjusted approach designed to balance economic growth with social equity. This article breaks down the minimum wage in Thailand by the different wage regions.
Minimum Wage in Indonesia 2025: Monthly & Daily
Indonesia’s minimum wage system is set annually and varies by province, reflecting regional economic differences and cost-of-living disparities. This article breaks down the key rates by region.
Minimum Wage in the Philippines 2025: Daily & Monthly
In the Philippines, minimum wages are determined on a regional basis rather than through a single national rate. This article outlines those rates.
Human resources in Vietnam 2025: Labour Laws, Wages, and Compliance
Vietnam’s human resources landscape is undergoing significant transformation as the country integrates more into the global economy. With rapid economic growth, companies are increasingly focused on strategic HR management to align with both local and international standards. With all of this in mind, this article looks at the key human resources related factors foreign firms should be aware of when operating in Vietnam.
Vietnam average income up 9.5 percent year-on-year in Q1 2025
Vietnamese workers saw their average monthly income rise to VND 8.3 million in Q1 2025, an increase of 9.5 percent compared to the same period last year. Gains were recorded across all sectors, despite a slight drop in labour force participation and a continued high number of informal workers, according to a press release from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics.
Vietnam Visa Guide 2025: Types, Application & Requirements
Visas in Vietnam are codified in the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam. This law can be very nuanced and it is not unusual for interpretations of the law to differ between provincial immigration departments. That said, this Quick Read runs through the basics a foreign firm or individual would need to know in most normal circumstances including the types of visa, the length of stay, and how to apply for a visa in Vietnam.
Vietnam Social Insurance for Foreign Workers & Businesses 2025
Social security in Vietnam is a comprehensive system designed to provide financial support and protection to individuals and families against life’s uncertainties, such as illness, unemployment, and old age.
Vietnam Public Holidays 2025: Dates, Entitlements, and Key Facts
Like most countries in the world, Vietnam has a number of public holidays. These are codified in the Labour Code 2019 under Chapter 7, Section 2, Article 112. This cheat sheet provides an overview of Vietnam’s public holidays including their length and the dates they fall on in 2025. For details regarding overtime rates and other leave entitlements that may apply on these public holidays see Vietnam’s Labour Code for Foreign Firms in 2025.
Labour Contracts in Vietnam 2025: Types, Terms & Foreign Workers
In Vietnam, labour contracts are governed by the Labour Code, which establishes the rights and obligations of both employers and employees. Labour contracts must be clearly defined and meet specific legal requirements to ensure the protection of both parties. Here is a detailed overview of the key elements of labour contracts in Vietnam:
Vietnam’s Labour Law 2025: Working Hours, Overtime, Leave & Termination
The most recent iteration of Vietnam’s Labour Law, the Labour Code 2019, contains details on hiring and firing, employee leave entitlements, and regulates working hours and overtime. The Labour Code, however, is quite dense and can be quite nuanced. In light of this, this Quick Read runs through the most important parts and should hopefully provide the key details foreign firms, that are looking to establish a business in Vietnam, might need…
Vietnam PM suggests foreign workers for executive roles at state-owned enterprises
In the past the leaders of SOEs have always been members of the Communist Party of Vietnam which has significantly reduced the talent pool from which to draw–there are currently only a little over 5 million members of the party or around 5 percent of the population. This also leaves these positions open to being filled through political jostling and networking often connected to seniority and an individual’s position within the party more broadly, rather than merit and qualifications…
Adidas, New Balance suppliers struggling to find workers in southern Vietnam
Some of the challenges raised in this article, with respect to hiring workers, is that workers have more job options other than factory work, workers no longer need to move to population centres with many manufacturing operations opening in tier two cities and provinces, and workers that moved back to their hometowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have still not returned on the back of the general uncertainty that the pandemic created.
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