On October 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) released its preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation into solar panels imported from Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand. This investigation, which includes products under HS codes 8501.61.0000, 8507.20.80, 8541.42.0010, and 8541.43.0010, was initiated by the DOC on May 14, 2024, following a petition…

On September 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the initiation of administrative reviews on certain Vietnamese exports currently subject to anti-dumping duties (AD), including: Within 35 days from the date of the initiation notice, the DOC will select mandatory respondents for the reviews. According to the regulations, if a producer/exporter listed in…

On September 27, 2024, the Directorate General of Imports (DGI) under the Ministry of Trade of Turkey issued its final determination in the anti-circumvention investigation concerning anti-dumping duties on solar panels originating from or imported from Croatia, Jordan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The investigation was based on allegations of circumvention of the existing anti-dumping duties…

Recently, the Department of Foreign Trade of Thailand (the investigating authority) published an official notice on the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into cold-rolled stainless steel products originating from or imported from Vietnam. The petitioner is Posco-Thainox Public Company Limited. The investigated steel products are classified under the following HS codes: 7219.32.00.020, 7219.32.00.030, 7219.32.00.040, 7219.32.00.080,…

On October 1, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced an extension of the review period for normal value and export price of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Vietnam, as well as from several other countries. Due to the complexity of the case, the CBSA intends to issue its final conclusions by January…

On September 25, 2024, the United States initiated anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations on corrosion-resistant steel (CORE steel) imported from Vietnam (Case Numbers: A-552-843 and C-552-844). The investigated product is CORE steel under HS codes 7210.30, 7210.41, 7210.49, 7210.61, 7210.69, 7210.70, 7210.90, 7212.20, 7212.30, 7212.40, 7212.50, 7212.60, and 7226.99. Countries under investigation include Canada, Mexico,…

From a legal perspective, many people often confuse whether personal images are protected by copyright under Vietnam’s Intellectual Property Law. In fact, personal images are not protected by copyright in Vietnam, as copyright only applies to creative works in the fields of art, literature, and science. Instead, personal images are protected under the Civil Code…

Lawyer Pham Duy Khuong, Managing Partner of ASL LAW, has been ranked by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) as the Highly Regarded Lawyer in the fields of Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam. This recognition honors leading lawyers in Vietnam and internationally, acknowledging Pham Duy Khuong’s significant contributions and his esteemed…

In September 26th, 2024, ASL LAW participates in the ALB Vietnam in house Legal Summit 2024 as the speaker of the session “Cross-Border Disputes: Experiences and Key Considerations for Vietnamese Enterprises in Resolving Disputes at SIAC”. This session aims to provide valuable insights into the arbitration process at SIAC, focusing on best practices and strategies…

On September 23, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 2531/QD-BCT on the end-of-term review results concerning the application of anti-dumping measures on certain aluminum products originating from China. On September 28, 2019, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 2942/QD-BCT to apply official anti-dumping duties on specific…