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Providing updates on the latest information, events, and developments related to Responsible Business, CSR, ESG, and sustainable development at both domestic and international levels, helping enterprises stay up to date with the context, trends, and key changes.
Company events
Follow the journey of Responsible Business Vietnam through the events, workshops, and activities that we have carried out and continue to implement as we accompany enterprises in creating sustainable value.
Base Salary Increase from 01/07/2026: What Businesses Need to Know
From 1 July 2026, Decree No. 161/2026/NĐ-CP, which adjusts the base salary applicable to cadres, civil servants, public employees and the armed forces, officially takes effect. Although it does not apply directly to the private sector, the new base salary will trigger important changes to social insurance (SI) contribution and benefit levels that private-sector businesses and employees need to update...
Jun
Decree No. 69/2026/NĐ-CP: New provisions on fire safety violations effective from April 20, 2026.
Effective April 20, 2026, the regulatory framework governing sanctions for fire safety violations will undergo a comprehensive overhaul, imposing stricter compliance duties on businesses across all industries and scales.
Jun
Doing Business Right in Vietnam – Why Social Responsibility Is No Longer Optional
There was a time when "doing good" was seen as a bonus — something a business might do once the profits rolled in. Donate to a local school, sponsor a community event, plant a few trees. Nice to have, but not essential. That time is passing fast, and Vietnamese businesses are feeling the shift.
May
ILO ITC E-learning course on Forced Labour
In the context of increasing pressure on global supply chains regarding transparency and social responsibility, understanding Forced Labour has become a mandatory requirement for export-oriented companies. The International Training Centre of the ILO (ILO ITC) offers a free e-learning course on Forced Labour. This is a self-paced online course, designed to help participants gain in-depth knowledge and apply it in...
Mar
Circular No. 09/2026/TT-BTC: Electronic Social Insurance Book and Health Insurance Card
On February 3, 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued Circular No. 09/2026/TT-BTC regulating the creation and use of electronic social insurance books (SI) and electronic health insurance cards (HI) to replace paper versions.
Feb
Technical corner
The Technical Corner is a space for sharing knowledge and in-depth perspectives on Responsible Business, CSR, ESG, and sustainable development. Articles focus on trends, standards, and practical experience, helping enterprises gain a correct understanding, implement effectively, and create sustainable value in their business operations.
Decree No. 69/2026/NĐ-CP: New provisions on fire safety violations effective from April 20, 2026.
Effective April 20, 2026, the regulatory framework governing sanctions for fire safety violations will undergo...
Jun
Doing Business Right in Vietnam – Why Social Responsibility Is No Longer Optional
There was a time when "doing good" was seen as a bonus — something a...
May
ILO ITC E-learning course on Forced Labour
In the context of increasing pressure on global supply chains regarding transparency and social responsibility,...
Mar
Circular No. 09/2026/TT-BTC: Electronic Social Insurance Book and Health Insurance Card
On February 3, 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued Circular No. 09/2026/TT-BTC regulating the creation...
Feb
New Provisions of the Employment Law, 2025 and Implementing Decrees
The unemployment insurance contribution rate for workers with disabilities is reduced to 0% for the...
Jan
Issuance of Guidling Documents on the Implementation of the 2025 Law on Chemicals
To guide the implementation of Law No. 69/2025/QH15, which took effect on 01 January 2026,...
Jan
Personal Data Protection Regulations Effective from 1 January 2026: Why Should Businesses Pay Special Attention?
From 1 January 2026, the Law on Personal Data Protection No. 91/2025/QH15, together with Decree...
Jan
A guide to key terms related to fundamental principles and rights at work, trade and supply chains
This publication offers a practical, plain-language guide to the essential concepts that shape today’s world...
Jan