Foreigners craving SI streamlining

Foreigners craving SI streamlining

Three months into full mandatory social security contribution, foreign workers remain uncertain about its benefits. However, stakeholders are working towards a more refined system.
Vietnam to halt entry to all foreigners since March 22 due to COVID-19

Vietnam to halt entry to all foreigners since March 22 due to COVID-19

The Vietnamese Government has decided to temporarily suspend entry of all foreigners since March 22 due to swift and complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov't halts visa issuance to foreigners to staunch COVID-19

Gov't halts visa issuance to foreigners to staunch COVID-19

The Government has decided to temporarily halt visa issuance to foreigners for 30 days, applicable since March 18.
Foreigners legible to make term deposits at local banks

Foreigners legible to make term deposits at local banks

Resident and non-resident foreigners in Viet Nam are still permitted to make term deposits at local banks despite some banks saying they would not accept savings deposits from individual foreign customers, the State Bank of Viet Nam has said.
Draft decree hard on illegal labour

Draft decree hard on illegal labour

Foreigners working in Vietnam without a valid work permit will continue to be deported from the country, while employers will also face heavy fines for violating regulations about foreign employees.