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Employment Contracts and Probation Rules for Foreign Employers in Vietnam

2025-12-17
For foreign employers operating in Vietnam, employment contracts and probation arrangements shape how much flexibility remains once operations are underway. Issues rarely arise at hiring. They emerge later, when roles change, teams scale, or termination becomes necessary, and employers discover that their options are constrained by how contracts and probation were originally structured.
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China’s luxury market is entering 2026 in a phase of cautious stabilization, shaped by shifting consumer demographics, evolving tastes, and a more complex macro-policy environment.

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India Streamlines Business Visa Approval for Chinese Professionals to 4 Weeks

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India has eased business visa procedures for Chinese professionals, reducing processing times to within a month.

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Vietnam’s E-Commerce Law 2025: Key Provisions and Business Implications

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Effective July 1, 2026, Vietnam’s E-Commerce Law will regulate all activities of domestic and foreign entities on e-commerce platforms, implementing stricter platform obligations, operator responsibilities, and consumer protections, thus redefining compliance for both local and international businesses.

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Saudi Arabia Tightens Iqama, Visa, and Residency Ahead of 2026

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Saudi Arabia is tightening immigration, Iqama, and residency enforcement ahead of 2026, introducing streamlined deportation procedures while maintaining strict controls on visa compliance.

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Should Foreign Investors Form an Exempt Pte Ltd or a Standard Pte Ltd in Singapore?

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CEWC 2025: China Emphasizes Boosting Domestic Consumption, Proactive Fiscal Policy in 2026

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At the 2025 Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing, China’s leadership set out the economic agenda for the coming year, emphasizing a proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy, while focusing on boosting consumption and investment in key industries.

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