Vietnam: Compliance

As part of the White House’s broader effort to rewrite federal equal employment opportunity rules, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued three final rules that substantially roll back affirmative action requirements for federal contractors. These rules collectively address Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), which, up until now, comprised the regulatory framework that the DOL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) administers.

International Employment Lawyer recently invited employment specialists at Tilleke & Gibbins in Vietnam to share insights on key issues currently impacting employers in the country.

Vietnam's new Decree 283/2026/NĐ-CP introduces significant administrative sanctions for organizations involved in overseas recruitment and workforce arrangements without proper legal authority.

On August 21, 2026, OFCCP published in the Federal Register a final rule eliminating the collection of information on disability from applicants and employees, and retiring the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)-approved form (Form CC-305)..

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International manufacturers establishing production facilities in Vietnam face numerous legal, regulatory, customs, and structural challenges that are often overlooked during the planning phase. Drawing from over 25 years of experience advising multinational companies, this comprehensive guide identifies 20 critical mistakes—from misunderstanding origin rules and customs procedures to underestimating compliance requirements and documentation needs—and provides actionable strategies to avoid cost

Vietnam hat das WTO Handelserleichterungsabkommen vollständig umgesetzt und einen Rechtsrahmen für verbindliche Zollauskünfte geschaffen. Nun bietet sich die Chance, über WTO-Mindeststandards hinauszugehen und durch Einführung einer Genehmigungsfiktion nach deutschem Vorbild zu einer der weltweit führenden Jurisdiktionen für vorhersehbare Zollverwaltung zu werden. Diese Reform würde Rechtssicherheit stärken, Investitionsentscheidungen beschleunigen und Vietnams i

Vietnam has fully implemented the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement by establishing advance customs rulings, but now faces an opportunity to move beyond minimum compliance. By introducing a deemed approval mechanism—where applications are automatically approved if Customs fails to respond within statutory deadlines—Vietnam could distinguish itself as one of Asia's most predictable and investor-friendly customs jurisdictions, strengthening its competitive position for foreign direct investment.