# Vietnam Leadership Summit > Vietnam Leadership Summit is an editorial publication on leadership in Vietnam that lists organisations leading in the country's business community, each with a note written by the editors from its own website. Despite the name, it runs no conference or event. No one pays to be recognized. Last updated: 2026-11-12. ## Key facts - What it is: A published list with editorial notes about organisations that lead in Vietnam's business community, plus articles on doing business in Vietnam. It holds no conference, keynote, tracks or sponsorships. - Who publishes it: the Vietnam Leadership Summit editorial team, working from Ho Chi Minh City. That team chooses the honorees, drafts every note and writes the articles. - Country: Vietnam, edited from an office in Ho Chi Minh City. - History: the article archive starts in 2016. Yearly lists run from 2017 to 2026. From 2017 to 2025 each list had one category, Summit Leadership Recognition; the 2026 list has six. - How honorees are chosen: the editors start from each organisation's website, then choose who to list in each category. Nobody applies, nobody is nominated, no panel meets, and nobody is scored or ranked. - What the editors look for: a real operation in Vietnam, shown by offices, sites or services named on its own pages; clear public information that anyone can read; and a main business that matches the category. There are no weights, points or formula. - Notes: each note says what the organisation does and gives one fact its own site shows. When the site offers nothing the editors can check, the entry carries no note. - Fees: No honoree pays to be featured. No winner pays a fee. Each category in the 2026 list names at least six organisations. - 2026 list: 76 honorees in 6 categories. The order on a page is not a ranking. - Contact: programme@vietnamleadershipsummit.com ## Categories, 2026 - [Summit Leadership Recognition](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/winners/summit-recognition): 17 honorees - [Healthcare](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/winners/healthcare-track-partner): 6 honorees - [Executive Search and Talent](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/winners/executive-search): 9 honorees - [Business Schools and Executive Education](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/winners/business-schools): 13 honorees - [Corporate Law](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/winners/corporate-law): 17 honorees - [Industrial Parks](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/winners/industrial-parks): 14 honorees ## Yearly lists - [2026 register](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/winners): all six 2026 categories - [2026 cycle](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/2026): every 2026 honoree by category - [2025 archive](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/archive-2025): 23 organisations in Summit Leadership Recognition - [2024 archive](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/archive-2024): 23 organisations in Summit Leadership Recognition - [2023 archive](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/archive-2023): 21 organisations in Summit Leadership Recognition - [2022 archive](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/archive-2022): 21 organisations in Summit Leadership Recognition - [2021 archive](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/archive-2021): 21 organisations in Summit Leadership Recognition - [2020 archive](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/archive-2020): 19 organisations in Summit Leadership Recognition - [2019 archive](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/archive-2019): 18 organisations in Summit Leadership Recognition - [2018 archive](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/archive-2018): 18 organisations in Summit Leadership Recognition - [2017 archive](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/archive-2017): 19 organisations in Summit Leadership Recognition ## Common questions - **Is there a Vietnam Leadership Summit conference I can attend?** No. The name refers to the publication only. It runs no conference, keynote or sponsorship program. Page: https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/faq - **Are Vietnam Leadership Summit honorees ranked?** No. Entries carry no score or rank, and the order on a page is not a ranking. Page: https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/methodology - **Why do some Vietnam Leadership Summit entries have no note?** A note is written only when the organisation's own website gives the editors a fact they can check. If the site would not load, the entry waits without a note. Page: https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/methodology - **What do the Vietnam Leadership Summit articles cover?** Business rules in Vietnam explained for managers, such as annual leave, the company legal representative, goods labeling under Decree 37/2026/ND-CP, the new VAT law, the AI law that took effect on 1 March 2026 and personal tax deductions. Page: https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles ## Articles - [All articles, newest first](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles) - [Articles 2016](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles-2016) - [Articles 2017](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles-2017) - [Articles 2018](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles-2018) - [Articles 2019](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles-2019) - [Articles 2020](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles-2020) - [Articles 2021](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles-2021) - [Articles 2022](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles-2022) - [Articles 2023](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles-2023) ### 2026 - [Vietnam annual leave rules: days, seniority and pay](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2026/vietnam-annual-leave-rules): Vietnam annual leave rules in plain words: 12 base days, one extra day per five years of service, and how unused leave is paid when a job ends. - [Vietnam legal representative: who can sign for a company](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2026/vietnam-legal-representative): Vietnam legal representative explained: who may hold the role, how many a company can have, and what to do when the signer is abroad. - [Vietnam goods labeling rules for products sold locally](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2026/vietnam-goods-labeling-rules): Vietnam goods labeling rules under Decree 37/2026/ND-CP: what a label must show, Vietnamese language for imports, e-labels and the transition dates. - [Vietnam debt collection: recovering unpaid invoices legally](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2026/vietnam-debt-collection): Vietnam debt collection explained: the legal path from reminder letter to court claim and enforcement, and the tactics that are not allowed. - [Vietnam ESG reporting: what firms and investors expect](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2026/vietnam-esg-reporting): Vietnam ESG reporting explained: what public companies must disclose on environment and society, and how smaller firms can answer supplier questionnaires. - [Vietnam temporary residence card for foreign executives](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2026/vietnam-temporary-residence-card): Vietnam temporary residence card explained: who may apply, how it differs from a visa, how long it lasts and which papers an executive needs. - [Vietnam new VAT law: what changed from July 2025](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2026/vietnam-new-vat-law): Vietnam new VAT law explained: what Law 48/2024/QH15 changed from 1 July 2025 on invoices, refunds and small-business thresholds, plus later changes. - [Vietnam AI law: what firms using AI should check](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2026/vietnam-ai-law): The Vietnam AI law took effect on 1 March 2026. A plain checklist for firms that use or buy AI tools: risk tier, labels, records, incidents and deadlines. - [Vietnam digital technology industry law: what it covers](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2026/vietnam-digital-technology-industry-law): Vietnam digital technology industry law (Law 71/2025/QH15) covers digital products, chips, AI and digital assets. A plain guide for business readers. - [Vietnam business household tax: end of the lump-sum method](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2026/vietnam-business-household-tax): Vietnam business household tax in 2026: lump-sum tax has ended. See the 500 million dong threshold, the new rates, e-invoices and the 31 January revenue report. - [Vietnam personal tax deductions: higher family allowances](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2026/vietnam-personal-tax-deductions): Vietnam personal tax deductions rise from 11 million to 15.5 million VND a month for you, and 6.2 million VND per dependent, from 2026. ### 2025 - [Vietnam international financial centre: plans for HCMC](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2025/vietnam-international-financial-centre): Vietnam international financial centre explained: what was announced on 21 December 2025 for Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, and what is still to be set. - [Vietnam Employment Law 2025: unemployment insurance basics](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2025/vietnam-employment-law-2025): Vietnam employment law 2025 explained: who must join unemployment insurance, how benefits work, and what employers must do when the new law starts on 1 January. - [Vietnam annual financial statements: filing deadlines](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2025/vietnam-annual-financial-statements): Vietnam annual financial statements explained: who files, what goes in the package, and why the end of March matters for most companies. - [Vietnam EVFTA rules of origin: how exporters qualify](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2025/vietnam-evfta-rules-of-origin): Vietnam EVFTA rules of origin explained: how exporters show goods are originating to claim EU tariff cuts, and where to check each product rule. - [Vietnam personal data protection law: what firms must plan](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2025/vietnam-personal-data-protection-law): Vietnam personal data protection law passed on 26 June 2025. See what changes for consent, impact assessments, breach duties and fines, and what to plan. - [Vietnam new corporate income tax law: key points to know](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2025/vietnam-new-corporate-income-tax-law): The vietnam new corporate income tax law starts 1 October 2025. See the small firm rates, incentive changes and deduction rules in plain words. - [Vietnam province merger: what firms must update on records](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2025/vietnam-province-merger): Vietnam province merger plans are moving. See what is known on timing, which records may need new addresses, and a simple checklist for firms. - [Vietnam private economy resolution: what it means for firms](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2025/vietnam-private-economy-resolution): The Vietnam private economy resolution, Politburo Resolution 68-NQ/TW of 4 May 2025, in plain words: its goals, firm rights, and what to watch. - [Vietnam US reciprocal tariff: what exporters should do now](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2025/vietnam-us-reciprocal-tariff): The Vietnam US reciprocal tariff was set at 46 percent, then paused for 90 days. Here is what exporters should do while the terms stay open. - [Vietnam court system commercial cases: a plain guide](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2025/vietnam-court-system-commercial): Vietnam court system commercial cases explained: which court hears a business dispute, the steps of a case, time limits and the court fees to expect. - [Vietnam labor safety training: what employers must provide](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2025/vietnam-labor-safety-training): Vietnam labor safety training is required by law. See the six employee groups, minimum hours, refresher rules and the records an employer should keep. - [Vietnam social insurance law 2024: key changes for staff](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2025/vietnam-social-insurance-law-2024): The vietnam social insurance law 2024 passed on 29 June 2024. See the new pension rule, wider cover, voluntary rates and what staff should check now. ### 2024 - [Vietnam high-tech tax incentives: who can claim them](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2024/vietnam-high-tech-tax-incentives): Vietnam high-tech tax incentives explained: the 10% rate, tax holidays, and the tests a company must pass to qualify, based on the 2008 law and Decree 218. - [Vietnam data law 2024: what it covers and who it affects](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2024/vietnam-data-law-2024): Vietnam data law 2024 explained: the draft Law on Data, core and important data, cross-border transfer approval, the National Data Center and who is affected. - [Vietnam tax registration for new companies: a simple guide](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2024/vietnam-tax-registration): Vietnam tax registration for new companies: how the tax code comes with company registration, the 10 and 3 working day rules, and first filings to calendar. - [Vietnam import export license: when you need one](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2024/vietnam-import-export-license): A Vietnam import export license is needed only for some goods. See the four paths under Decree 69/2018/ND-CP and where to check before you ship. - [Vietnam e-transactions law: e-contracts and e-signatures](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2024/vietnam-e-transactions-law): The Vietnam e-transactions law (Law 20/2023/QH15) took effect on 1 July 2024. See what it says about e-contracts, e-signatures and data messages. - [Vietnam wage increase July 2024: new regional minimum rates](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2024/vietnam-wage-increase-july-2024): Vietnam wage increase July 2024: regional minimum pay rose about 6 percent on 1 July under Decree 74/2024/ND-CP. See the rates and what changes for payroll. - [Vietnam bankruptcy filing: how the process works for firms](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2024/vietnam-bankruptcy-filing): Vietnam bankruptcy filing starts in court once a firm misses debts for 3 months. See who can file, the stages, and what the 2014 Law says. - [Vietnam company dissolution: steps, tax checks and timing](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2024/vietnam-company-dissolution): Vietnam company dissolution follows set steps: owner decision, notice, debts, tax check and filing. See the order and time limits under the 2020 law. - [Vietnam IP enforcement options for brand owners](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2024/vietnam-ip-enforcement-options): Vietnam IP enforcement options compared: administrative, civil, criminal and customs routes for stopping fakes, and which one suits which brand owner. - [Vietnam shareholder agreement: terms worth putting in writing](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2024/vietnam-shareholder-agreement): A Vietnam shareholder agreement works best when it sits on the Enterprise Law and the charter. See which terms the law backs and which rest on contract. - [Vietnam company name rules: what you can and cannot use](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2024/vietnam-company-name-rules): Vietnam company name rules in plain words: the two-part name format, banned names, look-alike names, foreign names and how to check a name before you file. - [Vietnam credit institutions law: what the 2024 update changes](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2024/vietnam-credit-institutions-law): The Vietnam credit institutions law is being rewritten. Here is what the draft means for borrowers, depositors and firms that deal with banks. ### 2023 - [Vietnam labor outsourcing rules for employers and agencies](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2023/vietnam-labor-outsourcing-rules): Vietnam labor outsourcing rules: which jobs qualify, the 12-month limit, and what the agency and the user company each owe. - [Vietnam global minimum tax: what the 15 percent rule means](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2023/vietnam-global-minimum-tax): Vietnam global minimum tax explained in plain words: the 15 percent rate, which groups it reaches, and what leaders in Vietnam should check now. - [Vietnam sales contract terms to include under Commercial Law](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2023/vietnam-sales-contract-terms): Vietnam sales contract terms for a goods contract: price, delivery, quality, payment, penalties and governing law, with the Commercial Law rules behind each. - [Vietnam US strategic partnership: what it means for exporters](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2023/vietnam-us-strategic-partnership): Vietnam US strategic partnership labels are political. Learn which trade rules, from the 2001 trade agreement to WTO terms, shape what exporters pay. - [Vietnam 90 day e-visa: how the new rules work for visitors](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2023/vietnam-90-day-e-visa): Vietnam 90 day e-visa explained: who can apply from 15 August 2023, multiple entry within 90 days, entry points, and the new 45 day visa exemption. - [Vietnam labor dispute resolution: steps for employers](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2023/vietnam-labor-dispute-resolution): Vietnam labor dispute resolution runs through mediation, arbitration and court. See the steps, time limits and duties employers face under the Labor Code. - [Vietnam training cost reimbursement: rules for employers](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2023/vietnam-training-cost-reimbursement): Vietnam training cost reimbursement explained: when an employer may ask an employee to repay training costs, what counts, and how to write the agreement. - [Vietnam data localization rules under Decree 53](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2023/vietnam-data-localization-rules): Vietnam data localization rules explained: who must store data in Vietnam under Decree 53, which data counts, how long to keep it and who is not covered. - [Vietnam Decree 13 personal data protection: what to prepare](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2023/vietnam-decree-13-personal-data): Vietnam decree 13 personal data rules are still a draft. Here is what the draft says on consent and impact reports, and how to prepare now. - [Vietnam commercial mediation: a faster way to settle disputes](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2023/vietnam-commercial-mediation): Vietnam commercial mediation lets firms settle business disputes with a neutral helper. Learn who mediators are, how it works and what a deal is worth. - [Vietnam representative office vs branch: which to choose](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2023/vietnam-representative-office-vs-branch): Vietnam representative office vs branch: what each may do, how long the license lasts, how tax works and who you can hire. A plain guide for foreign firms. - [Vietnam tax residency: the 183 day rule explained](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2023/vietnam-tax-residency): Vietnam tax residency explained: the 183 day test, the regular residence test, and how your status changes the tax rate and the income taxed. ### 2022 - [Vietnam property ownership foreigners: the rules](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2022/vietnam-property-ownership-foreigners): Vietnam property ownership foreigners explained: who may own, the 30 percent apartment cap, the 250 house limit per ward and the 50 year term. - [Vietnam conditional business lines for foreign investors](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2022/vietnam-conditional-business-lines): Vietnam conditional business lines explained: which sectors need licenses or market access conditions, and where to find the official list. - [Vietnam corporate bond rules after Decree 65 of 2022](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2022/vietnam-corporate-bond-rules): Vietnam corporate bond rules changed on 16 September 2022. See who can buy private bonds, the new par value and the faster disclosure deadlines. - [Vietnam IFRS roadmap: how accounting standards are changing](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2022/vietnam-ifrs-roadmap): The Vietnam IFRS roadmap explained: what Decision 345/QD-BTC sets out, how the phases work, which firms are affected and how to prepare. - [Vietnam net zero 2050 pledge: what it means for companies](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2022/vietnam-net-zero-2050): Vietnam net zero 2050 explained: the COP26 pledge, the green growth strategy and the rules that may reach companies, with steps to start now. - [Vietnam consular legalization: how to certify foreign documents](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2022/vietnam-consular-legalization): Vietnam consular legalization explained: what it is, which documents need it, the steps, translations and timing under Decree 111/2011/ND-CP. - [Vietnam contract breach remedies: damages and penalties](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2022/vietnam-contract-breach-remedies): Vietnam contract breach remedies explained: the options under the Commercial Law, the 8 percent cap on penalties, and how a claim for damages is proved. - [Vietnam business partner due diligence: a checklist](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2022/vietnam-business-partner-due-diligence): Vietnam business partner due diligence made simple: a checklist to verify a company's registration, legal representative and licenses from public records. - [Vietnam VAT cut 8 percent: which goods and services qualify](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2022/vietnam-vat-cut-8-percent): Vietnam VAT cut 8 percent explained: Decree 15/2022 lowers VAT from 10 to 8 percent from 1 February to 31 December 2022. See what is excluded. - [Vietnam international travel reopening: what leaders should plan](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2022/vietnam-international-travel-reopening): Vietnam international travel reopening began in March 2022. Here is how we got here and what leaders should plan for a first business trip. - [Vietnam economic recovery program 2022: what it offers firms](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2022/vietnam-economic-recovery-program): The Vietnam economic recovery program of January 2022 cuts VAT, backs bank loans and funds jobs. See what each measure offers a business. - [Vietnam environmental protection law 2020: what firms must do](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2022/vietnam-environmental-protection-law-2020): The vietnam environmental protection law 2020 starts on 1 January 2022. See what it changes on permits, recycling duties, registration and old approvals. ### 2021 - [Vietnam late payment interest: what the Civil Code allows](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2021/vietnam-late-payment-interest): Vietnam late payment interest explained: the 10 percent default, the 20 percent cap on agreed rates, and how to word payment terms in a contract. - [Vietnam personal income tax finalization: employee checklist](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2021/vietnam-personal-income-tax-finalization): Vietnam personal income tax finalization explained for employees and expats: who must file, who can skip, what to attach and the filing deadlines. - [Vietnam stock exchange listing: HOSE, HNX and UPCoM compared](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2021/vietnam-stock-exchange-listing): Vietnam stock exchange listing explained: how HOSE, HNX and UPCoM differ, the listing conditions under Decree 155/2020, and which market fits which company. - [Vietnam startup funding sources: grants, angels and funds](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2021/vietnam-startup-funding-sources): Vietnam startup funding sources explained: savings, angels, venture funds and government support, and how each one works for a founder in Vietnam. - [Vietnam compulsory business insurance: what the law requires](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2021/vietnam-compulsory-business-insurance): Vietnam compulsory business insurance covers vehicles, fire and explosion risk, some professional work and building sites. Here is what each rule says. - [Vietnam Resolution 68 support package: what firms can claim](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2021/vietnam-resolution-68-support-package): The Vietnam Resolution 68 support package of 1 July 2021 explained: insurance relief, training aid, 0% loans and who can claim each. - [Vietnam logistics ports guide for exporters and importers](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2021/vietnam-logistics-ports-guide): Vietnam logistics ports guide: how the northern Hai Phong cluster and the southern Cai Mep and Cat Lai ports differ, and how to pick one for your cargo. - [Vietnam digital signature business use: how to get one](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2021/vietnam-digital-signature-business): Vietnam digital signature business guide: what a digital signature is, who issues it, and how firms use it for tax filing and e-invoices. - [Vietnam provincial competitiveness index: how to read it](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2021/vietnam-provincial-competitiveness-index): The vietnam provincial competitiveness index scores each province on 10 parts. Learn what each part measures and how an investor can compare provinces. - [Vietnam foreign contractor tax: how it works for foreign firms](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2021/vietnam-foreign-contractor-tax): Vietnam foreign contractor tax explained: who pays, the three calculation methods, the deemed rates under Circular 103 and how to register. - [Vietnam 13th Party Congress: economic priorities for business](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2021/vietnam-13th-party-congress): Vietnam 13th Party Congress ended on 1 February 2021. What the leadership changes and the party's economic line mean for business planning this year. - [Vietnam internal labor regulations: a checklist for employers](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2021/vietnam-internal-labor-regulations): Vietnam internal labor regulations explained: when rules must be written, what they must cover, and how to register them under the 2019 Labor Code. ### 2020 - [RCEP and Vietnam: what the signed pact means for firms](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2020/rcep-and-vietnam): RCEP and Vietnam explained: what the pact signed on 15 November 2020 covers, who is in it, and what exporters should check before it takes effect. - [Vietnam PPP law explained for private investors](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2020/vietnam-ppp-law): The Vietnam PPP law takes effect on 1 January 2021. See which sectors are open, the size and equity rules, the contract types and what investors should check. - [Vietnam Enterprise Law 2020: key changes for company owners](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2020/vietnam-enterprise-law-2020): Vietnam enterprise law 2020 explained: what Law 59/2020/QH14 changes for state-owned firms, legal representatives, shareholders and seals from 1 January. - [Vietnam digital transformation program: near-term and long-term goals](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2020/vietnam-digital-transformation-program): The Vietnam digital transformation program sets goals for 2025 and 2030: a digital economy at 20 and 30 percent of GDP, and online public services. - [Vietnam hiring process employers: a step by step checklist](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2020/vietnam-hiring-process-employers): Vietnam hiring process employers follow six steps, from job post to signed contract. Plain checklist of documents, probation and contract rules. - [Vietnam bilingual contracts: which language prevails](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2020/vietnam-bilingual-contracts): Vietnam bilingual contracts explained: how two language versions work, which one governs, and simple steps to avoid translation disputes. - [Vietnam certificate of origin: how exporters apply](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2020/vietnam-certificate-of-origin): A Vietnam certificate of origin proves where goods were made. Learn the main forms, who issues them, the documents to prepare and common mistakes. - [Vietnam force majeure clause: what contracts should say](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2020/vietnam-force-majeure-clause): A Vietnam force majeure clause should define the events, set a notice duty and say what happens next. Plain steps based on the Civil Code and Commercial Law. - [Vietnam tax deferral decree 41: who qualifies and how](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2020/vietnam-tax-deferral-decree-41): Vietnam tax deferral decree 41 explained: who can delay VAT, corporate tax and land rent payments, for how long, and the steps to claim it. - [Vietnam remote work employers: a practical guide](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2020/vietnam-remote-work-employers): Vietnam remote work employers need a written plan. See what the 2012 Labor Code says on hours, equipment and contracts, and how to record a remote deal. - [Vietnam supply chain diversification: why firms are looking here](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2020/vietnam-supply-chain-diversification): Vietnam supply chain diversification is rising as US tariffs hit China-made goods. Here is what a manufacturer should check before adding Vietnam. - [Vietnam dong exchange rate: how the central rate works](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2020/vietnam-dong-exchange-rate): The vietnam dong exchange rate follows a daily central rate set by the State Bank, with a 3 percent band. Here is how it works and how to plan around it. ### 2019 - [Vietnam Labor Code 2019: what changes for employers](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2019/vietnam-labor-code-2019): Vietnam labor code 2019 passed on 20 November. See the changes to contracts, probation, notice, overtime and worker groups that employers should plan for. - [Vietnam charter capital contribution rules and deadlines](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2019/vietnam-charter-capital-contribution): Vietnam charter capital contribution rules: a 90 day deadline for LLC members and joint stock shareholders, and what happens if owners miss it. - [Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City business: where to base a firm](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2019/hanoi-vs-ho-chi-minh-city-business): Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City business: a plain comparison of government access, market, talent and costs to help a leader choose a base. - [Vietnam public procurement rules for suppliers](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2019/vietnam-public-procurement-rules): Vietnam public procurement rules explained for suppliers: how state tenders are announced, how bids are judged, and what a company needs to bid. - [Vietnam industrial park leasing rules for investors](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2019/vietnam-industrial-park-leasing): Vietnam industrial park leasing explained: how land and factory leases work under Decree 82/2018 and the Land Law 2013, and what to ask a developer. - [EU Vietnam trade agreement explained for exporters](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2019/eu-vietnam-trade-agreement): The EU Vietnam trade agreement was signed on 30 June 2019. See what it covers on tariffs and services, and what approvals come before it applies. - [Vietnam foreign exchange rules for dividend transfers](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2019/vietnam-foreign-exchange-rules): Vietnam foreign exchange rules explained: how a foreign-invested firm sends profit abroad, the tax and filing steps first, and the bank account to use. - [Vietnam overtime pay rules and annual hour limits](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2019/vietnam-overtime-pay-rules): Vietnam overtime pay rules explained: the 150, 200 and 300 percent rates, night overtime pay and the 30 hour monthly and 200 hour yearly caps. - [Vietnam customs clearance steps for importers](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2019/vietnam-customs-clearance-steps): Vietnam customs clearance steps for importers: file the declaration, hand over papers, face inspection, then release. A plain guide to the 2014 Customs Law. - [Vietnam competition law: what changes in July 2019](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2019/vietnam-competition-law): Vietnam competition law changes on 1 July 2019. See what the 2018 Competition Law means for mergers, price fixing, dominant firms and unfair practices. - [Vietnam trade union fee: what employers must pay](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2019/vietnam-trade-union-fee): Vietnam trade union fee: employers pay 2 percent of the social insurance salary fund, and members pay dues set by the union charter. Who owes what. - [Vietnam retirement age for employees under Labor Code](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2019/vietnam-retirement-age): Vietnam retirement age for employees: 60 for men and 55 for women under the Labor Code, with earlier and later options and what to check on pensions. ### 2018 - [Vietnam year-end tax finalization checklist for firms](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2018/vietnam-year-end-tax-finalization): Vietnam year-end tax finalization checklist for firms: what to gather before the 90 day corporate income tax deadline, with plain steps. - [Vietnam corporate governance rules for listed firms](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2018/vietnam-corporate-governance-rules): Vietnam corporate governance rules for public companies: board size, independent directors, audit duties and disclosure under Decree 71/2017. - [Vietnam employee dismissal rules under the Labor Code](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2018/vietnam-employee-dismissal-rules): Vietnam employee dismissal rules explained: lawful grounds, notice periods and the steps an employer must follow under the 2012 Labor Code. - [Vietnam electronic invoice rules for businesses](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2018/vietnam-electronic-invoice-rules): Vietnam electronic invoice rules explained: what counts as an e-invoice, who may issue one, and the steps a business takes to start using them. - [Vietnam business registration online: step by step](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2018/vietnam-business-registration-online): Vietnam business registration online in 2018: what papers you need, how to file on the national portal, and what happens after you submit. - [Vietnam commercial arbitration for contract disputes](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2018/vietnam-commercial-arbitration): Vietnam commercial arbitration explained: when a contract can name arbitration, how the VIAC works and how awards are enforced. A plain guide for managers. - [Vietnam cybersecurity law: what firms must know](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2018/vietnam-cybersecurity-law): Vietnam cybersecurity law: the National Assembly plans a vote on 12 June. See what the draft says on data and local offices, and what firms can do now. - [Vietnam office lease contract terms to check first](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2018/vietnam-office-lease-contract): Vietnam office lease contract terms to check first: price, term, deposit, rent dates, repairs, subletting and handback under the Civil Code of 2015. - [Vietnam land lease rules for foreign investors](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2018/vietnam-land-lease-rules): Vietnam land lease rules in plain words: who owns land, how foreign investors lease it, how long a lease runs, and how rent is paid. - [CPTPP and Vietnam: what the new trade deal means](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2018/cptpp-and-vietnam): CPTPP and Vietnam: the deal was signed on 8 March 2018. Here is what it covers for exporters and what must happen before it starts. - [Vietnam Tet bonus rules for employers and staff](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2018/vietnam-tet-bonus): Vietnam Tet bonus is not a legal duty. Learn what the Labor Code says, how a company rule creates one, and how the bonus is taxed. - [Vietnam social insurance foreign employees: who must pay](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2018/vietnam-social-insurance-foreign): Vietnam social insurance foreign worker rules start 1 January 2018. See who is covered, the rates, the pay cap and what still waits on a decree. ### 2017 - [Vietnam e-visa for business travelers: how it works](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2017/vietnam-e-visa-for-business): Vietnam e-visa for business travelers: who can apply online, the USD 25 fee, the 30-day single-entry stay and what to check before you book a trip. - [Vietnam foreign ownership limit in listed firms](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2017/vietnam-foreign-ownership-limit): The Vietnam foreign ownership limit in public companies: the old 49 percent cap, what Decree 60/2015 changed, and which sectors still have caps. - [APEC 2017 Da Nang: what business visitors should know](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2017/apec-2017-da-nang): APEC 2017 Da Nang hosts the leaders' meeting in November. Here is what business visitors should know about dates, venues, theme, and planning. - [Vietnam foreign trade law: what traders must know from January](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2017/vietnam-foreign-trade-law): The vietnam foreign trade law starts on 1 January 2018. See what it changes for importers and exporters on bans, licences, origin papers and trade remedies. - [Vietnam personal income tax brackets for employees](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2017/vietnam-personal-income-tax-brackets): Vietnam personal income tax brackets for employees: the seven bands from 5 to 35 percent, the monthly deductions, and a worked example. - [Vietnam SME support law: what small firms can claim](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2017/vietnam-sme-support-law): The vietnam sme support law passed on 12 June 2017. See who counts as an SME and what help it offers on credit, tax, training and startups. - [Vietnam transfer pricing rules for related parties](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2017/vietnam-transfer-pricing-rules): Vietnam transfer pricing rules under Decree 20/2017/ND-CP, in plain terms: who counts as a related party, what to disclose, and the interest cap. - [Vietnam bank account foreign-owned companies: opening guide](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2017/vietnam-bank-account-foreign-owned): A vietnam bank account foreign-owned firms must open for capital in and profits out: what it is, who needs it, and the steps to take. - [Vietnam public holidays and what employers must pay](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2017/vietnam-public-holidays): Vietnam public holidays: the paid days off in the Labour Code and the 300 percent pay rate when staff work on one. A plain guide for employers. - [Vietnam company seal rules after the 2014 law](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2017/vietnam-company-seal-rules): Vietnam company seal rules since the 2014 Law on Enterprises: who decides the seal, what it shows, how to notify the registry, and old seals. - [Vietnam probation period rules for new employees](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2017/vietnam-probation-period-rules): Vietnam probation period rules: how long probation can last by job level, the 85 percent pay floor, and how it ends. A plain guide for employers. - [Vietnam trademark registration: steps and first-to-file](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2017/vietnam-trademark-registration): Vietnam trademark registration follows a first-to-file rule. See the filing steps, the review time limits and how long a registered mark lasts. ### 2016 - [Vietnam TPP agreement: what the signing means for firms](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2016/vietnam-tpp-agreement): The Vietnam TPP agreement was signed in February 2016 but is not yet in force. Here is what it could mean for exporters and investors, and what is pending. - [Vietnam e-commerce registration for online sellers](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2016/vietnam-e-commerce-registration): Vietnam e-commerce registration explained: which online sellers must notify or register with the trade ministry, and the steps to follow. - [Vietnam business etiquette for first meetings](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2016/vietnam-business-etiquette): Vietnam business etiquette for a first meeting: how to greet, use names and titles, exchange cards, arrive on time and show respect. - [Vietnam minimum wage regions: how to find your zone](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2016/vietnam-minimum-wage-regions): Vietnam minimum wage regions explained: the four zones under Decree 122/2015, the 2016 monthly rates, and how an employer checks which zone applies. - [Vietnam Civil Code 2015: what changes from 1 January](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2016/vietnam-civil-code-2015): Vietnam Civil Code 2015 takes effect on 1 January next year. A plain guide to what changes for company contracts, security interests and loan interest. - [Vietnam VAT rates explained for small business owners](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2016/vietnam-vat-rates): Vietnam VAT rates are 0, 5 and 10 percent. See which goods fall in each band, how input credit works and when refunds are possible for small firms. - [Vietnam corporate income tax rate of 20 percent](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2016/vietnam-corporate-income-tax-rate): The Vietnam corporate income tax rate is 20 percent from 1 January 2016, down from 22 percent. See what it means for your tax bill. - [Vietnam work permit rules for foreign managers](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2016/vietnam-work-permit-rules): Vietnam work permit rules under Decree 11/2016/ND-CP: who counts as a manager, expert or technician, and what papers a work permit file needs. - [Vietnam investment registration certificate explained](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2016/vietnam-investment-registration-certificate): The Vietnam investment registration certificate: what it is, who needs one under the new Law on Investment, and how it differs from the enterprise certificate. - [Vietnam company types: LLC, JSC and partnership](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2016/vietnam-company-types): Vietnam company types compared: LLC, joint stock company, partnership and private enterprise under the 2014 Law on Enterprises. - [Tet holiday business closures in Vietnam: plan ahead](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2016/tet-holiday-business-closures): Tet holiday business closures start around 8 February 2016. A plain checklist for shipping, payroll and contact gaps, based on the 2012 Labour Code. - [Vietnam business visa types for first-time visitors](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/articles/2016/vietnam-business-visa-types): Vietnam business visa types under the 2014 entry law: DN, LĐ, HN, ĐT and DL codes, how long each lasts, and what papers you need. ## About the publication - [Home](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/) - [About](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/about) - [Methodology](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/methodology) - [How selection works](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/judges) - [Editorial team](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/team) - [FAQ](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/faq) - [Press notes](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/press) - [Contact](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/contact) - [Badge pack](https://vietnamleadershipsummit.com/assets/badges/)