Vietnam's Decree No. 219/ND-CP provides crucial clarifications on the definitions of key positions for foreign employees. A clear understanding of these categories—Manager, Executive (CEO), Expert, and Technical Worker—is essential for businesses and individuals navigating the work permit application process. This guide breaks down the official criteria for each role.

The form of work as stipulated under Clause 1, Article 2 of the Decree 219/2025

The introduction of Vietnam's Law on Telecommunications 2023 and its guiding legal documents, such as Circular 08/2024/TT-BTTTT, has established a groundbreaking legal framework. This new landscape offers significant competitive advantages and unlocks powerful growth opportunities for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in Vietnam.

Under Vietnam's Law on Education 2019 (as amended in 2025), the national education system from preschool to the end of upper secondary school includes preschool, primary school, lower secondary school, and upper secondary school. Upper secondary education is organized over three academic years (from grade 10 to grade 12). Correspondingly,...

The Da Nang Free Trade Zone has been established with special preferential mechanisms, streamlined administrative procedures, and a dedicated management structure. DB Legal is pleased to present an overview of the investment incentive policies as stipulated in Resolution No. 136/2024/QH15, dated June 26, 2024.

On August 7, 2025, the Government issued Decree 219/2025/NĐ-CP, regulating foreign employees working in Vietnam. This decree introduces several new points compared to previous regulations (Decree 152/2020/NĐ-CP and Decree 70/2023/NĐ-CP) to create more favorable conditions for foreign workers. Among the most significant changes is the expansion of the list of...

The Government's Decree 152/2020/NĐ-CP has long served as the core legal foundation for managing and attracting foreign labor in Vietnam. However, after more than four years of implementation, many businesses reported that administrative procedures remained complex and that the definitions for "expert" and "manager" were not entirely clear, creating obstacles...

On June 27, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed Resolution No. 222/2025/QH15, a landmark legal document that lays the groundwork for the establishment of an International Financial Center (IFC) in Vietnam. Effective from September 1, 2025, this Resolution provides a comprehensive framework to position Vietnam as a competitive and...

The explosive growth of the digital economy is transforming Vietnam into an attractive investment destination for the cloud computing services sector. However, alongside opportunity comes an increasingly stringent legal framework. This article by DB Legal provides an in-depth analysis of the key legal aspects, from market entry regulations and licensing...

On August 8, 2025, the Government officially issued Decree No. 221/2025/ND-CP, which regulates temporary visa exemptions for special categories of foreign nationals. This is considered a significant step forward in the effort to improve the investment climate and attract high-quality human resources, serving the country's socio-economic development goals.