Vietnam: Compliance

Vietnam has issued three comprehensive cybersecurity decrees that fundamentally reshape the regulatory landscape for foreign investors and businesses operating in the country.

Vietnam's State Bank has issued Circular No. 38/2026/TT-NHNN, fundamentally modernizing the foreign-exchange framework for investment capital flows. The new regulation integrates the Vietnam International Financial Centre into the broader foreign-exchange architecture, permits capital remittances before investment registration procedures are completed, and introduces enhanced transparency requirements. How will these changes affect foreign investors' funding strategies and compliance obligations?

Vietnam has enacted a new decree establishing administrative penalties for violations in the fields of cybersecurity and personal data protection. Decree No. 330/2026/NĐ-CP (Decree 330), issued and effective from August 19, 2026...

Vietnam's regulatory landscape is undergoing a strategic transformation as it seeks to attract higher-quality foreign investment through streamlined approval processes, sector-specific incentives, and the development of international financial centres. This analysis examines how recent legislative reforms are reshaping market entry requirements, shifting compliance obligations from pre-approval gatekeeping to post-operation supervision, and creating new opportunities in advanced technology, green finance, a

Nanning Customs published 486 penalty decisions revealing the scale and routes of counterfeit goods flowing from China into Vietnam through five key land crossings. The data exposes which ports handle the most traffic...

Dieser praktische Leitfaden untersucht die operative Umsetzung einer rechtlich belastbaren Zoll- und Handelsstruktur für Fertigungsprojekte in Vietnam. Von der Unternehmensstrukturierung über regulatorische Genehmigungen bis hin zur Vorbereitung auf Zollprüfungen werden konkrete Schritte aufgezeigt, die über den langfristigen Erfolg einer China-Vietnam-EU-Lieferkette entscheiden.

Global supply chains are undergoing significant transformation as companies adopt "China + 1" strategies, with Vietnam emerging as a premier manufacturing destination. However, relocating manufacturing operations involves complex legal considerations under Vietnamese customs law, WTO principles, free trade agreements, and regulatory compliance that must be addressed before production begins. This comprehensive guide examines why legal planning should precede operational decisions and identifies the critical

International manufacturers establishing operations in Vietnam face critical decisions about customs procedures, product classification, and rules of origin that will determine long-term compliance and efficiency. This analysis examines how to design legally robust trade structures that align manufacturing processes with EVFTA requirements and WTO principles while avoiding common pitfalls that create regulatory exposure.

Vietnam has officially designated certain AI systems as high-risk, imposing strict compliance requirements on developers, suppliers, and deployers. Decision No. 33/2026/QD-TTg establishes which AI applications across education, healthcare, banking, transport, and other sectors will face mandatory conformity assessments, local presence requirements, and enhanced liability standards.