On October 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) self-initiated an examination into the scope of products and circumvention behavior related to antidumping and countervailing duty measures applied to aluminum wire and cable (AWC) from China. The investigation covers AWC originating in China that undergoes further processing in Vietnam before being exported to the…
On December 28, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular No. 42/2023/TT-BCT, amending and supplementing certain provisions on trade remedy in Vietnam. Circular No. 42/2023/TT-BCT, effective from November 29, 2019, revises and supplements certain provisions of Circular No. 37-2019/TT-BCT, which detailed some contents regarding trade remedy measures. After five years of implementation, Circular…
Following the principle of closely combining theory and practice set forth by the University of Law in Ho Chi Minh City, ASL LAW has participated in the program to strengthen the bond between Vietnam law firm and the university by signing a memorandum of understanding for collaboration with the university. Over the past period, the…
Based on Decision No. 1739/QD-BCT regarding the issuance of criteria for selecting legal consulting service providers in trade remedy cases and dispute resolution at the WTO on trade remedies, dated December 21, 2023, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam has announced the selection of a legal service provider to represent and assist the Vietnamese Government…
Recently, the Philippine Tariff Commission (TC) issued a notice to continue the safeguard investigation on steel gas cylinders imported. This is a follow-up investigation after the Department of Trade and Industry of the Philippines conducted a preliminary inquiry. It is expected that TC will complete the investigation and submit a report to the Minister of…
On December 15, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued a notice regarding the extension of the deadline for submitting responses to the investigation of the end-of-term review of applying anti-dumping measures on cold-rolled stainless steel products for both domestic producers and importers (case code: ER02.AD01). On October 23, 2023, the Ministry…
In 2023, as Vietnam faces numerous challenges in the housing sector, the revision of existing regulations in the Housing Law to meet the increasing demand for housing and ensure sustainability in the real estate market has become an essential process. However, this process requires careful consideration and comprehensive planning to ensure that the changes bring…
In the real estate-focused program “Real Estate Street” broadcasted on VTC1 Money, which provides in-depth information about the financial market and real estate, reporters interviewed various experienced experts and lawyers representing real estate businesses and legal consulting firms in the field of real estate, M&A in Vietnam, and internationally, discussing the legal barriers hindering the…
In the context of a growing economy where the real estate sector plays a crucial role, contributing significantly to a country’s prosperity, a robust legal framework for investors is vital. To meet the market’s demand for a healthy business environment, the Real Estate Business Law is continuously updated and adjusted. The latest amendment to the…
On December 11, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 3180/QD-BCT regarding the review of new exporters in the case of applying anti-circumvention measures on trade remedy products, specifically sugar, from 5 Southeast Asian countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, and Myanmar. On February 9, 2021, the Ministry of Industry and…