According to information from the Permanent Mission of Vietnam in Geneva, the UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has officially released the conclusion of its review of safeguard measures currently applied to imported steel products. Specifically: 1. General Information on the Case On February 28, 2025, the TRA self-initiated a review of safeguard measures on certain…
On June 13, 2025, the Minister of Industry and Trade of Vietnam signed Decision No. 1686/QD-BCT accompanied by a Notice on the initiation of the final review of anti-dumping and countervailing measures imposed on certain sugar products originating from the Kingdom of Thailand, under case code ER01.AD13-AS01. Within the framework of the case, the investigating…
On June 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) officially initiated anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on imports of steel concrete reinforcing bars from Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam. 1. Case Overview 2. Dumping Allegations 3. Subsidy Allegations To protect their legitimate interests, manufacturers and exporters should familiarize themselves with the procedure…
On June 13, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1686/QĐ-BCT on the initiation of the final review of the application of official anti-dumping and countervailing measures on certain sugar products originating from the Kingdom of Thailand (case code: ER01.AD13-AS01). The scope, contents, and timeline of the investigation are detailed in Decision…
On June 21, 2025, Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) announced the final determination of its sunset review concerning the anti-dumping duties imposed on imports of cold-rolled coil (CRC) or non-alloy steel with a width of more than 1,300 mm originating from China, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. This marks a key step in…
On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) officially announced the Final Determination of the 20th administrative review (POR20) of the anti-dumping duty order on frozen pangasius fillets imported from Vietnam, covering the period from August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023. In this review, eight Vietnamese exporters participated, with two companies selected…
On June 4, 2025, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) organized a public consultation session as part of the ongoing anti-dumping investigation concerning hot-rolled steel products imported from India and China (case code: AD20). The session was held in accordance with Article 70 of the 2017 Law on Foreign Trade Management and Article 13…
On June 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) officially initiated anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on imports of decorative and hardwood plywood from Vietnam. 1. General Information 2. Scope of Investigation 2.1. Anti-Dumping Investigation 2.2. Countervailing Duty Investigation 3. Investigation Process and Timeline 3.1. Roles of U.S. Agencies 3.2. DOC Proceedings…
The year 2025 marks a pivotal shift in Vietnam’s legal and human resources landscape. A range of new legislative drafts and prevailing enforcement practices reflect a clear policy direction: enhancing employee protection while promoting greater flexibility in labor relations—an evolution that both workers and employers must keep abreast of. 1. The trend toward standardized contracts…
Vietnam is emerging as an attractive destination for international investors, thanks to its stable economic growth, young population, and open integration policies. However, alongside these promising opportunities, foreign enterprises must remain cautious of legal risks that may impact the effectiveness and sustainability of their investments in Vietnam. 1. Legal barriers in conditional business sectors Vietnam…