Recently, Turkey officially implemented safeguard measures on imports of the chemical product Ethyl Acetate (also known as ethyl acetate) into its market. Notably, Vietnam is not included in the list of exempted countries, meaning Vietnamese exporting enterprises will be subject to safeguard tariffs effective from June 22, 2025. This development will directly impact the competitiveness…
In the context of deepening international economic integration and the rapid development of e-commerce, the trafficking of counterfeit goods and intellectual property (IP)-infringing products in Vietnam has grown increasingly complex. Government authorities are tightening inspections and enforcement efforts to protect the rights of consumers and legitimate businesses, while fostering a healthy business environment. In recent…
On May 24, 2025, the Committee on Safeguards of the World Trade Organization (WTO) received a notification from the Government of Indonesia regarding the final determination in the safeguard investigation on imported cotton yarn. Accordingly, the Indonesian Safeguards Committee (KPPI) determined that imports of cotton yarn into Indonesia had increased significantly in both absolute and…
Pursuant to current regulations on foreign trade management and trade remedy measures, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam announces the extension of the review period for the application of anti-circumvention measures currently imposed on certain cane sugar products. Previously, on December 24, 2024, the Ministry issued Decision No. 3485/QĐ-BCT to initiate a review…
On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) officially issued its preliminary determination in the anti-dumping investigation concerning hard gelatin capsules imported from Vietnam, classified under HS codes 9602.00.1040 and 9602.00.5010. This investigation was initiated by the DOC on November 20, 2024, following a petition filed by U.S. domestic manufacturers. It was launched…
The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV), under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, has officially announced the receipt of a request for a sunset review regarding the anti-dumping measures currently in force on certain H-shaped steel products imported from Malaysia. Previously, on August 18, 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No….
The INTA 2025 Annual Meeting – a global forum gathering top names in the intellectual property field – continues to serve as a pivotal milestone for law firms, legal institutions, and international experts to assert their presence and shape future trends. On this occasion, ASL LAW once again affirmed its role as a legal bridge…
From May 17 to May 21, 2025, the International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting officially took place in San Diego, USA, bringing together thousands of intellectual property experts, attorneys, corporate representatives, and regulatory authorities from over 150 countries. Continuing its longstanding tradition of attending INTA events, ASL LAW – a leading law firm in intellectual…
On May 22, 2025, the European Commission (EC) officially published a Notice of Initiation of an antidumping (AD) investigation concerning imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) originating from Vietnam. This marks the latest development in a growing number of trade remedy cases targeting Vietnamese exports in the global market. 1. Background and Scope of Investigation According…
On May 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) officially received a petition requesting the initiation of antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on imports of decorative and hardwood plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The petition was filed by the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, alleging that imports from these…