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Vietnam is pegged to be Southeast Asia's fastest-growing digital economy in the next decade. Entrepreneurs have sprouted exponentially over the past years in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, ranking the country third in the region when it comes to investments and funding for its greatly expanding startup scene. As a result, Vietnam's maturing local talent pool has been a hotbed for global startups looking to hire remotely, earning it the 6th most attractive country for offshore business services in 2021.
In-Demand Roles
In Vietnamese culture, there is strong emphasis on status, achieved through seniority and education. Leaders make decisions while employees execute action plans, maintaining utmost respect for seniors – both in rank and age.
Vietnamese culture is rich in respect, which means disagreements are handled subtly and rejections may be conveyed through third parties. During discussions, moments of tension can be met with silence until the conversation simmers down naturally.
As part of taking their work seriously, Vietnamese employees are responsible and dependable. Punctuality is expected. They are also resourceful and stick to the task until it is complete.
Fresh Vietnamese tech developers may not have strong English communication skills as compared to their seniors, so they may take longer to deliver their ideas in a clear, logical manner. However, they are quick to learn and patient when communicating, resulting in a pleasant working experience.
As of July 2022, Vietnam increased the minimum wage by 6%, based on regions:
Employees are entitled to overtime pay for work during:
Additional pay includes:
Overtime Limits: Maximum of 50% of daily working hours, 40 hours/month, and 200 hours/year.
Regular hours are 8 hours/day and 48 hours/week
Employees are entitled to 11 public holidays annually. Work on public holidays warrants extra pay or compensatory leave. Key holidays include:
Annual Leave
Employees with 3+ months of service qualify for annual leave:
Special Leaves
Medical Leave
Employees are taxed based on their salary as follows:
| Monthly Taxable Income (VND) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 5,000,000 | 5% |
| 5,000,001 - 10,000,000 | 10% |
| 10,000,001 - 18,000,000 | 15% |
| 18,000,001 - 32,000,000 | 20% |
| 32,000,001 - 52,000,000 | 25% |
| 52,000,001 - 80,000,000 | 30% |
| Over 80,000,000 | 35% |
While a 13th-month bonus is not contractual, it is common practice to offer it to all employees. Employers may also provide a bonus based on earnings and performance.
Employers must provide a 30-day notice when terminating a contract under these conditions:
No notice is required if an employee:
Eligible after 12+ months of service, ranging from 25% to 100% of monthly salary per year of service
Absence without reason (5 days), failure to fulfill duties, unrecoverable illness, business closure, or reaching retirement age
