Framework for Electronic Labour Contracts and New Capped Salary for Calculation of Statutory Insurance Contributions

May 2026

Vietnam’s new framework for e-labour contracts is taking shape under Decree No. 337/2025/ND-CP and its implementing guidance, Circular No. 08/2026/TT-BNV released earlier this month.

On 15 May, the Government also issued Decree No. 161/2026/ND-CP, introducing an increase to the statutory basic salary, effective from 1 July 2026.