Regulatory control has failed to keep pace with the influx of foreign workers in Vietnam.

 

 Ms. Lavender, a US citizen working in Vietnam for two years, is employed by an international marketing firm. “I get annual leave, sick days, bonuses, medical benefits, and much more,” she said. “I work five days a week and have normal working hours. And I feel I’m treated very well, on par with how I would be treated in my home country.”

Good remuneration packages are common for foreigners working in Vietnam, which explains why many, from both developed and developing countries, are exploring opportunities in Vietnam.