Vietnam Enacts New Foreign Worker Regulations Effective December 2026

Vietnam enacts new foreign worker regulations effective December 2026, outlining provisions for work permits and employment conditions.

by Miho Okamoto | October 29, 2026

Vietnam tightens gold trading regulations

Vietnam tightens gold trading regulations with new circular to guide licenses and business activities in gold trade.

by Wanda | October 28, 2026

Vietnam eases gold jewelry production rules

Vietnam eases gold jewelry production rules with Decree 390/2026/ND-CP, changing licensing requirements and business status.

by Miho Okamoto | October 27, 2026

Vietnam amends customs procedures for border trade exports and imports

Vietnam has updated its customs procedures for border trade exports and imports with Circular 154/2026/TT-BTC, amending regulations to streamline trade…

by Aoi Watanabe | October 26, 2026

Vietnam updates credit fund supervision rules

Vietnam updates rules on credit fund supervision with new circular from State Bank of Vietnam.

by Misaki Inoue | October 25, 2026

Vietnam Enacts New Foreign Worker Regulations Effective December 2026

by Miho Okamoto | October 29, 2026

Decree 393/2026/ND-CP replaces previous regulations effective December 5, 2026. Vietnam has introduced Decree 393/2026/ND-CP, which outlines the regulations for foreign workers in the country. This decree, effective from December 5, 2026, replaces the previous Decree 219/2025/ND-CP. It defines foreign workers as individuals who are not Vietnamese citizens and come to Vietnam to work in specific job positions, such as managers, executives, experts, and technical workers, as detailed in Article 4.…

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Slater & Gordon posts strong recovery with record profits

by Miho Okamoto | November 7, 2026

Slater & Gordon new CEO DIna tutungi. Australia’s private equity-owned personal injury giant, Slater & Gordon, reported a $46 million after-tax profit for the 2026 financial year, nearly doubling its annual profit and marking its third consecutive year of profit growth. Revenue climbed 12.8% to $286.3 million, while the firm paid its first dividend in a decade, distributing $10 million in dividends, principally benefiting its private equity owner, Allegro Funds.…