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Payroll & BenefitsNov 05, 2026 · 5 min read
The 13th month salary in Vietnam is a strong market norm, not a legal requirement. Here is what Article 104 of the Labour Code says, how bonuses are treated for social insurance and PIT in 2026, and how to write a bonus policy that avoids disputes.
Payroll & BenefitsNov 05, 2026 · 7 min read
Vietnam severance is half a month's salary per year of service not covered by unemployment insurance; job-loss allowance is one month per year, minimum two months (Labour Code 2019, Arts. 46–47). Both are paid within 14 working days.
Payroll & BenefitsNov 04, 2026 · 6 min read
On 2 November 2026 Vietnam issued Decree 399/2026/ND-CP: from 1 January 2027 regional minimum wages rise by VND 310,000–390,000 a month, with Region I at VND 5,700,000. This guide covers the new rates, the effect on social and unemployment insurance, how to check daily and hourly pay, and what employers should do before the start date.
Payroll & BenefitsNov 03, 2026 · 7 min read
Maternity leave in Vietnam is 6 months, or 7 months for a second child from 1 July 2026, paid by social insurance at 100% of the 6-month average insured salary. Sick leave pays 75% for 30–70 days a year.
Labor Law & ComplianceNov 02, 2026 · 8 min read
EOR rankings help you build a shortlist, but they do not tell you who will legally employ your team. This guide gives 10 practical checks, from the labour outsourcing rules that changed on 1 July 2026 to social insurance, PIT, work permits, data protection and exit terms, to choose a trusted EOR in Vietnam.
Payroll & BenefitsNov 02, 2026 · 6 min read
Employing someone in Vietnam through an Employer of Record (EOR) costs three things: the gross salary, statutory employer contributions of about 23.5%, and the EOR service fee. This guide explains each part with 2026 figures, including the higher insurance cap from 1 July 2026, and walks through two worked payroll examples.
