Vietnam Tightens Foreign Worker Penalties Under New Decree Effective September 10
Vietnam will implement Decree 283 on September 10, 2026, updating its penalty framework for foreign worker violations. The new decree introduces stricter penalties for offenses including unauthorized employment, non-compliance with work authorizations, and notification duties, requiring businesses to review their HR compliance.
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