Vietnam Apostille Convention 2026: 4 Critical Benefits for International Employers

by Firstman Vietnam | Aug 10, 2026 | International Laws | 1 comment

The Hague Apostille Convention officially takes effect in Vietnam on September 11, 2026. Learn how this update will streamline document legalization, cut costs, and significantly accelerate the hiring process for global employers.

Hire Vietnamese Workers: Why Albania Needs 30,000 Candidates in 2026

by Firstman Vietnam | Apr 28, 2026 | Labour market, Manpower Supply | 0 comments

Discover why Albania plans to hire up to 30,000 Vietnamese workers in 2026. Learn how global agencies can navigate the competitive Vietnam manpower supply market with Firstman Vietnam.

Vietnam Work Permit (2025–2026): The Complete A–Z Guide for Employers & Foreign Workers

by Firstman Vietnam | Dec 13, 2025 | Vietnam Work Permit Guide, Recommended | 0 comments

If you’re hiring a foreign employee in Vietnam—or you’re a foreign professional moving here—this guide is made for you. Most people get stuck because the problem isn’t “the form,” it’s knowing where to start, what documents truly matter, how long it really takes, how...

Shipbuilding in Vietnam: Italian Giant Signals Expansion and Offshore Growth

by Firstman Vietnam | Nov 4, 2025 | Labour market, Vietnam Labour Market | 0 comments

Introduction Amid Asia’s rising offshore demand, shipbuilding in Vietnam is set for a new leap. A leading Italian shipbuilding group has indicated plans to expand production in Vietnam, focusing on offshore wind service vessels, subsea cable-laying ships, and...

HD Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding Expansion: Capacity to ~15 Ships Near Term, Low-20s by 2030

by Firstman Vietnam | Oct 29, 2025 | Labour market | 0 comments

HD Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding expansion is underway to meet a fuller orderbook and firm demand in MR/product/chemical tankers and mid-size cargo segments. Near term, HVS plans to lift output from roughly a dozen vessels per year to ~15, with a longer-term ambition...