Question: “ How will the increase of the base salary level to 2,530,000 VND/month from July 01, 2026 under Decree 161/2026/ND-CP impact private enterprises, especially entities having contracts for provision of services to the public sector or having wage scales/tables referenced to the base salary?”   Answer: Although the direct subject of regulation of the […]

Question: What administrative penalties will an enterprise face if it fails to organize periodic health check-ups for employees? Answer: When an enterprise fails to fulfill its obligation to organize periodic health check-ups for employees, direct financial risks will arise in the form of administrative monetary fines in accordance with Decree 12/2022/ND-CP. Specifically, the penalty framework […]

Question: I signed a 02-year definite-term labor contract, but I currently want to resign immediately without giving prior notice to the company. Am I required to pay compensation?.  Answer: Pursuant to Article 35 of the 2019 Labor Code, an employee has the right to unilaterally terminate a labor contract, provided that the statutory notice period […]

Question: I am a representative of a social housing project developer and an individual customer who wishes to purchase a house. I understand that the Government has just issued Decree 136/2026/ND-CP relaxing income conditions. May I ask which core regulations we need to grasp, what are the risks of non-compliance, and what action plan is […]

Question: Our company plans to borrow capital from the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) to invest in production and business. To secure the loan, the company intends to pledge all shares of the Vietnam Aircraft Leasing Joint Stock Company – an affiliated company of the Joint Stock Commercial Bank […]