On September 17, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced preliminary results for the 20th administrative review (POR 20) of anti-dumping duties on frozen catfish fillets exported from Vietnam to the U.S. for the period from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023. In this review, a total of eight Vietnamese exporters were examined,…

On September 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the initiation of the third final end-of-term review on the anti-dumping duty order regarding uncovered innerspring units from Vietnam, which are used in the production of mattresses. The investigated product is uncovered innerspring units, classified under HS codes 9404.29.9010; 9404.10.0000; 9404.29.9005; 9404.29.9011; 7326.20.0070; 7326.20.0090;…

Recently, the Department of Foreign Trade of Thailand (Investigating Authority) accepted a petition to initiate an anti-dumping investigation on cold-rolled stainless steel products originating from or imported from Vietnam, posing the risk of trade remedy investigations for Vietnamese producers of this product. The petitioner is Posco-Thainox Public Co., Ltd. The cold-rolled stainless steel (HS codes…

On September 18, 2024, the Indonesian Trade Remedy Agency initiated a safeguard investigation on certain tarpaulin fabric products. The investigated products are classified under HS codes ex3921.90.90; ex3926.90.90; ex6306.12.00. Tarpaulin fabric is a durable, flexible, and waterproof material made from various fibers such as polyester, vinyl, polyethylene, or cotton. These tarps are usually coated to…

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to a system of methods aimed at resolving disputes outside of court, including mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and conciliation. ADR is increasingly valued worldwide due to its flexibility, speed, and lower costs compared to traditional litigation processes. Among these methods, mediation is one of the most common, with the goal of…

In the context of an increasingly dynamic economy, the use of assets to secure financial obligations, particularly through the mortgaging of land use rights, has become a common practice in Vietnam. Additionally, real estate valuation is an indispensable step in determining the actual value of the collateral, playing a crucial role in the appraisal and…

In the context of economic development and globalization, the issue of determining compensation liability for enterprises when employees commit violations has become increasingly important. This is due to the fact that, as the market economy develops, Vietnamese enterprises are expanding in scale. Many companies manage thousands of employees, with some even reaching tens of thousands…

In recent years, the Vietnamese real estate market has experienced significant growth, attracting the attention of many domestic and foreign investors. However, alongside these positive signals, the market still faces numerous challenges, among which the issue of real estate transactions involving two different prices on two contracts has become a major concern. The use of…

On September 11, 2024, the Trade Remedies Authority under Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a notice extending the deadline for submitting responses to the questionnaire in the investigation of hot-rolled steel from India and China. On August 12, 2024, the Trade Remedies Authority issued Notice No. 106/TB-PVTM, officially releasing the questionnaire for foreign…

On August 23, 2024, the Turkish Ministry of Commerce issued a notice extending the application of anti-dumping duties on conveyor belts originating from or imported from China, India, and Vietnam. The investigated product, subject to the extended anti-dumping duty, is conveyor belts (transmission belts) with trapezoidal cross-sections, classified under HS codes 4010.32, 4010.34, and 4010.39….