Hanoi sets October 2025 deadline for fully online foreign labor permits
All applications are submitted via the National Public Service Portal as from October 20.
Hanoi clarifies work permit exemptions for foreign labor
This aims to address difficulties and obstacles faced by businesses, agencies, organizations, and units employing foreign workers regarding the implementation of Decree No. 219.
New regulations on work permits for foreign workers issued
Decree No. 219 adds a new category of work permit exemptions, which applies to foreign workers who are certified by ministries, ministerial-level agencies, or provincial-level People's Committees to work in Vietnam in specific fields.
Growing expat population fuels housing market in Hanoi
The labor structure predominantly consists of highly skilled workers who are particularly interested in owning high-end properties.
Hanoi has high demand for high-quality foreign workers
City approved over 14,000 positions for foreigners last year.