On November 12, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 3011/QD-BCT on the end-of-term review results of the anti-dumping measures applied to certain cold-rolled stainless steel products originating from Taiwan (China), Indonesia, Malaysia, and China (case ER02.AD01). On September 5, 2014, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued…
On November 13, 2024, a talkshow on the theme “Identifying M&A Capital Flows” was organized by Vietnam Investment Review (VIR). This event served as a preliminary program in preparation for the 16th Annual Vietnam M&A Forum – 2024, which will take place on November 27, 2024, at the JW Marriott Saigon Hotel (Ho Chi Minh…
According to Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the Management, Provision, and Use of Internet and Online Information recently issued by the Vietnamese Governement replacing Decree 72/2013 and Decree 27/2018, only accounts verified by phone number or personal identification number are permitted to post, comment, or livestream, effective from December 25. Accordingly, service providers are required to verify…
On November 7, 2024, the Indonesian Safeguards Committee (KPPI) initiated an investigation to extend global safeguard duties on certain garment products. It has been reported that the investigation covers products under 131 HS codes. On October 22, 2021, the Indonesian Ministry of Finance issued a decision imposing global safeguard duties on garment products. The duty…
On October 31, 2024, the Department of Trade and Industry of the Philippines (DTI) announced the initiation of a safeguard investigation regarding imported cement products entering the Philippines. The products under investigation are cement with HS codes: 2523.2990 and 2523.9000. The investigation period for assessing import volume increase and damage covers 2019 to 2024. The…
On November 1, 2024, Malaysia’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) announced the initiation of an administrative review of the anti-dumping duties applied to cold-rolled stainless steel products originating from Vietnam and Indonesia. This administrative review was self-initiated by MITI following a request from Bahru Stainless Sdn. Bhd., the sole producer of the taxed…
On October 24, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 2822⁄QD-BCT on the results of the end-of-term review of the application of anti-dumping measures on certain flat-rolled, painted alloy or non-alloy steel products originating from Korea and China (case code ER01.AD04). In accordance with the provisions of Vietnamese law on…
On October 28, 2024, the US Department of Commerce officially initiated dual anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations into fiber-cast products imported from Vietnam (Case Code: A-552-845 and C-552-846). The products under investigation are fiber-cast products with HS codes: 4823.61.0020, 4823.61.0040, 4823.69.0020, 4823.69.0040, 4823.90.1000. The countries under investigation include Vietnam and China and both are proposed…
As one of Southeast Asia’s leading economies, Thailand is a critical market for foreign businesses. Protecting your intellectual property with trademark registration in Thailand is crucial. This guide provides an overview of the procedure of trademark application in Thailand, detailing key steps and requirements. What Can Be Registered as a Trademark in Thailand? A trademark…
Singapore’s robust intellectual property (IP) regime provides businesses with strong trademark protection. With its position as a global business hub, protecting your brand in Singapore is critical. This guide covers the procedure of trademark application in Singapore, focusing on essential steps, documents, and timelines. What Can Be Registered as a Trademark in Singapore? A trademark…