In light of the complicated developments and unpredictability of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with aims to support enterprises and employees in dealing with difficulties arising from the COVID-19 outbreak, the Vietnam Prime Minister has ordered Vietnam Social Security and Vietnam General Confederation of Labor to issue guidance on suspension of mandatory contributions, which includes: (i) social insurance premiums to retirement and survivorship funds, and (ii) trade union fees.
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Thuy Hang Nguyen
Thuy Hang Nguyen is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Ho Chi Minh office and the head of the Employment and Labor practice in Vietnam. She joined the Firm in 2006 and has been involved in a wide range of practice areas in various investment projects. She has extensive experience in employment and labor law, and has advised on corporate and regulatory compliance issues in Vietnam, including mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment licensing, corporate and commercial matters. Ms. Nguyen is a leading authority and frequent speaker on employment and labor law in Vietnam and the Asia Pacific region.