Quick answer: Factories at VSIP 1 (Thuan An, Old Binh Duong) hire labor by sending a request, allowing the supplying unit to survey, provide a quotation, sign a contract, and then receive selected and trained personnel. For FDI enterprises, it is recommended to also request a commitment to provide labor profiles and clear safety procedures.
VSIP 1 is the first Vietnam - Singapore industrial park, located in the Thuan An area of the former Binh Duong (now part of Ho Chi Minh City after the merger on 01/07/2025). This industrial park has been operational for many years, with complete infrastructure and a concentration of manufacturing enterprises, including many foreign-invested companies. Therefore, the demand for labor here is both stable and highly demanding in terms of procedures and documentation.
Characteristics of labor demand at VSIP 1
- Long-established industrial park: many factories are stable, orders are consistent, but there are still peak seasons.
- Many FDI enterprises: usually have selection procedures, safety measures, and clear documentation checks, requiring suppliers to work according to standards.
- Job competition in the area: many nearby industrial parks give workers many options.
- Replacement needs: maternity leave, long-term leave, and staff rotation between shifts.
When should businesses in VSIP 1 use the service?
- Peak season before Tet or during a large export order.
- Replacing people on maternity leave or long-term leave.
- Short-term projects: maintenance, relocation of production lines, inventory management.
- There is a need to reduce the workload of managing seasonal workers' records.
Implementation process at VSIP 1
Step 1-2: request and survey. The company specifies the location, quantity, shifts, and time. Nhân Kiệt surveys working conditions, safety procedures, industrial park entry and exit regulations, and factory standards.
Step 3-5: quotation, negotiation, and contract signing. Agree on unit price, personnel replacement method, work sheet template; sign a written contract specifying safety responsibilities and the provision of records when needed.
Step 6-7: implementation of supply and training. Nhân Kiệt selects, signs labor contracts, and hands over; both parties cooperate on training internal rules, safety, shift allocation, and work assignment.
Step 8: care and handling arising issues on site, addressing issues of workers and customers.
Step 9-10: reconciliation and payment. At the end of the month, close the work log, reconcile, confirm; make payments, pay salaries, and contribute to employee insurance.
This is a shortened version of the 10-step process; the full version can be viewed at Labor supply and leasing in Ho Chi Minh City.
Points that factories in VSIP 1 should carefully check:
Document preparation. Require the supplying unit to provide the list of workers, contracts, and insurance documents when the factory or client evaluates.
Occupational safety. Agree on who organizes training, who provides protective equipment, and how to handle accidents.
Legal limits. For labor leasing, the maximum term is 12 months for one employee and the job must be on the list; see Decree 145/2020/NĐ-CP and Labor Code 2019.
Foreign experts. If the factory has foreigners, work permit procedures are different from domestic labor supply; see Legalization of foreign labor at VSIP.
Illustrative example (assumed)
A factory in VSIP 1 has two employees on maternity leave at the same time for six months. Instead of hiring additional permanent staff, the factory uses labor leasing for jobs on the permitted list, with a duration equal to the maternity leave and not exceeding 12 months. The contract specifies who trains, who is responsible for safety, and how to reconcile work hours. The example is for illustration purposes only.
What FDI enterprises usually care about
- Unified selection standards: recruitment criteria, health checks, personal records.
- Compliance: full labor contracts, proper insurance contributions as required, not using underage labor.
- Working language: some positions require reading instructions in English or having an interpreter on site.
- Periodic reporting: number of employees, absences, overtime, safety incidents.
Suggested structure for monthly reports
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Headcount | Number of people by position and shift |
| Work | Total working hours, overtime, leave |
| Absence | Number of occurrences and main reasons |
| Safety | Incidents, near-misses, training conducted |
| Proposals | Improvements, needs for next month |
Use for proper labor leasing
When a replacement is needed for someone on maternity leave or long-term leave, lease suitable labor if the work belongs to the list and the duration does not exceed 12 months for one person. Check the labor leasing company's license before signing the contract.
Frequently asked questions
Where is VSIP 1? VSIP 1 is located in the Thuận An area, formerly in Bình Dương, now part of Ho Chi Minh City after the administrative merger on 01/07/2025.
Can additional workers be hired during peak weeks? Yes. Companies can hire seasonally or in batches; please notify the quantity and duration in advance to be surveyed and quoted in a timely manner.
Is manpower supply different from labor leasing? Yes. Labor leasing is a conditional business, requiring a license, with work listed in the approved category and a maximum duration of 12 months. See How manpower supply and labor leasing are different.
Is there support for the end-of-month payroll closing? Yes. Both parties finalize the work attendance sheet, reconcile, and confirm before payment and salary disbursement.
Contact
Send a request at Labor supply and lease service or Contact. Hotline 0901 557 456.