Malaysia Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation into Aluminium-Zinc Alloy-Coated Steel Imports from Vietnam, China, and Taiwan

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing Malaysia's anti-dumping investigation on aluminium-zinc alloy-coated steel imports from Vietnam, China, and Taiwan at Hanoi office

On 17 July 2026, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia (MITI) announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation concerning certain aluminium-zinc alloy-coated steel products originating in or imported from Vietnam, China, and Taiwan. Investigation Covers Multiple Categories of Aluminium-Zinc Alloy-Coated Steel Products The products under investigation are flat-rolled products of alloy and…

From the Habit of Playing Music for Free to Copyright Royalty Obligations: A New Compliance Challenge for Small Business Owners

ASL LAW intellectual property attorneys explaining music copyright royalty obligations under Decree 134/2026 to a small business owner at the Hanoi office

For many years, most café and beverage shop owners in Vietnam have routinely played music through YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and other online platforms. Some even continue to use old USB drives containing thousands of songs downloaded years ago to create a relaxing atmosphere for customers, rarely questioning whether copyright obligations might arise. The ease…

Vietnam Issues Public Hearing Minutes in Anti-Circumvention Investigation on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from China

ASL LAW trade remedy specialists analyzing Vietnam's TRAV public consultation minutes in the anti-circumvention investigation on hot-rolled steel products from China under Case AC03.AD20 at Hanoi office

On July 3, 2026, the investigating authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) held a public hearing in the anti-circumvention investigation concerning the application of trade remedy anti-circumvention measures to certain hot-rolled steel products originating from China. The public hearing was conducted in accordance with Article 70 of the 2017 Law on Foreign…

Vietnam Announces the Conclusion of the Investigation Phase in the Anti-Circumvention Investigation on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products from China (Case No. AC03.AD20)

ASL LAW trade remedy specialists analyzing Vietnam's TRAV announcement on the conclusion of the investigation phase in anti-circumvention case AC03.AD20 concerning hot-rolled steel from China at Hanoi office

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has issued a notice announcing the conclusion of the investigation phase in the anti-circumvention investigation concerning the application of trade remedy anti-circumvention measures to certain hot-rolled steel products originating from China (Case No. AC03.AD20). At the same time, the investigating…

Vietnam Accepts Applications for Review of Anti-Dumping Measures on H-Beam Steel from China

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing Vietnam's acceptance of review applications for anti-dumping measures on H-beam steel from China at Hanoi office

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has issued a notice announcing the acceptance of applications requesting a review of the anti-dumping measures currently imposed on certain H-beam steel products originating from China. The notice has been issued in accordance with Vietnam’s trade remedy regulations to facilitate…

ASL LAW Continues to Be Recognized in Managing IP’s IP Stars 2026

ASL LAW intellectual property attorneys celebrating the firm's continued recognition in Managing IP's IP Stars 2026 at Hanoi office

According to the latest announcement by Managing IP, the internationally recognized organization specializing in the assessment and ranking of law firms and lawyers in the field of intellectual property services, Managing Partner Pham Duy Khuong and Senior Partner Do Ba Thich of ASL LAW have once again been recognized as Trade mark Stars in IP…

ASL LAW Ranked as a Top-Tier Firm in the ALB Asia M&A Rankings

ASL LAW M&A attorneys celebrating the firm's recognition as a top-tier firm in the ALB Asia M&A Rankings at Hanoi office

According to the latest announcement by Asian Legal Business (ALB), the prestigious legal publication under Thomson Reuters, ASL LAW has been recognized as a Top-Tier Firm in Vietnam for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in the ALB Asia M&A Rankings. The ALB Asia M&A Rankings is one of the leading practice-area rankings followed by the legal…

Competition Law Risks for Digital Platforms and Data-Driven Businesses in Vietnam

ASL LAW competition and antitrust attorneys analyzing compliance risks for digital platforms and data-driven businesses under Vietnam's evolving competition law framework at Hanoi office

From 1 July 2026, Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP increased several financial thresholds for merger notification while keeping the 20% combined market share threshold unchanged. Although these amendments mainly affect merger notification, they also reflect the continuing development of competition law Vietnam. For digital businesses, antitrust compliance Vietnam is no longer limited to transaction size or market…

Joint Ventures in Vietnam: When Competition Law and Merger Control Become Relevant

ASL LAW competition and M&A attorneys advising foreign investors on joint venture merger control obligations and economic concentration notification requirements under Vietnam Competition Law at Hanoi office

From 1 July 2026, Vietnam increased several financial thresholds for merger notification under Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP, while keeping the 20% combined market share threshold unchanged. Under joint venture Vietnam competition law, a joint venture does not automatically require notification, but it should always be assessed before signing. Where a joint venture qualifies as an economic…

Vietnam Merger Control for M&A Deals: Key Issues for Foreign Investors

ASL LAW competition and M&A attorneys advising foreign investors on Vietnam merger control filing obligations and threshold compliance at Hanoi office

From 1 July 2026, Vietnam increased several financial thresholds for merger notification under Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP. However, the 20% combined market share threshold remains unchanged. For foreign investor merger control Vietnam, the practical question is not only whether a transaction exceeds the new financial thresholds, but also whether the acquisition, joint venture or restructuring falls…

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