1. The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam is working on amendments to the Labor Code to reflect international agreements and address shortcomings. Key changes will include regulations around independent trade unions, calculating minimum salaries, and working time. 2. Minimum salaries in Vietnam are expected to increase in 2017 to a range of VND180,000-VND250,000 per month, equivalent to $8-12. 3. Work permits for foreign employees in Vietnam will only be granted for experts, managers, and technical positions as defined narrowly under the Enterprise Law. A new circular is expected to provide further guidance.