The latest immigration updates highlight significant policy and regulatory changes across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Key developments include a proposed new fee for H-1B cap-subject petitions in the United States, revised skilled visa processing priorities in Australia, expanded visa-free travel options in China, and a new electronic identification framework for foreign nationals in Vietnam. […]
Vietnam has officially joined the Apostille Convention, which will be a significant shift in how foreign public documents are recognized in the country. Once the Convention enters into force, documents issued in participating member states will no longer require multi-step consular legalization. Instead, a single Apostille certificate issued in the document’s country of origin will […]
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 […]
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. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Baker McKenzie
This Legal – Forensics Newsletter emphasizes the growing role of whistleblowing in modern governance and compliance frameworks, and highlights key considerations for organizations operating in Vietnam. This is the second article in our in-depth whistleblowing series, with future articles exploring related legal, compliance and personal data protection considerations. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: EY
The Ministry of Finance (“MoF”) issued a draft Decree on 27 March 2026 seeking public feedback on the implementation of the new PIT Law No. 109/2025/QH15. The new PIT Law was approved by the National Assembly on 10 December 2025 and will take effect from 1 July 2026, but certain provisions relating to business income […]
This Legal – Forensics Newsletter emphasizes the growing role of whistleblowing in modern governance and compliance frameworks, and highlights key considerations for organizations operating in Vietnam. This is the second article in our in-depth whistleblowing series, with future articles exploring related legal, compliance and personal data protection considerations. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: EY
Global uncertainty is painting a challenging picture for companies operating across the region. To help prepare employers, we highlight some key employment law trends in the Asia Pacific region and offer recommended action for companies to take. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Baker McKenzie
Vietnam se está consolidando como uno de los destinos más atractivos del sudeste asiático para expatriados. Su bajo coste de vida, el dinamismo de ciudades como Ho Chi Minh o Hanói y su creciente ecosistema digital hacen que muchos españoles consideren la opción de mudarse de España a Vietnam. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: […]
