Vietnam's New Trade Union Law: Foreign Workers Can Join Unions from July 2025

Vietnam's new Trade Union Law takes effect July 1, 2025, for the first time allowing foreign workers in Vietnam to join trade unions and participate in workplace advocacy. Additionally, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) now handles foreign worker oversight, replacing the Ministry of Labour (MoLISA) as of March 2025. The law also strengthens collective bargaining rights and workplace safety standards for all employees.