On August 9, 2024, China filed a lawsuit against the European Union (EU) at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the EU’s imposition of countervailing duties, subsidies, and import taxes on electric vehicles (EVs) exported from China to EU territories. Earlier, in June 2024, the EU issued an order imposing countervailing duties on imported electric…
Understanding and mastering legal knowledge when conducting business activities in international markets is a crucial factor for any investor considering overseas investments. A solid grasp of legal regulations not only helps protect investors’ rights but also minimizes potential legal and financial risks during business operations. This is especially important when investing in a country like…
On August 8, 2024, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam, under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, issued Notice No. 105/PVTM regarding the release of the investigation questionnaire for domestic producers and importers in the anti-dumping investigation on hot rolled steel from India and China. On March 19, 2024, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam…
On August 8, 2024, the European Commission (EC) issued a notice to initiate an anti-dumping investigation on certain hot rolled steel products originating from Egypt, India, Japan, and Vietnam. The European Commission stated that it had previously received a request to initiate an anti-dumping investigation on certain hot rolled steel products imported into the EU…
Starting from August 14, 2024, Cambodia will officially implement penalties for late payment of annuity fees for intellectual property assets such as patents, utility models, and plant varieties. Previously, annuity fee requirements were stipulated in Cambodia’s Patent Law but were not strictly enforced. As a result, patent owners could repay and settle overdue fees at…
On August 5, 2024, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam, under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, issued questionnaires to domestic producers and importers regarding the end-of-term review of the anti-dumping investigation on monosodium glutamate (MSG) from China and Indonesia. On July 22, 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1933/QD-BCT on…
On August 7, 2024, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam, under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, issued questionnaires to domestic producers and importers concerning the end-of-term review of the anti-dumping investigation on plastic products and products made from polymers of propylene. On July 20, 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No….
According to information from the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam and data from the World Trade Organization (WTO), the United States is currently the leading country in conducting trade remedy investigations and applying trade defense measures, particularly on exports from Vietnam. To date, the U.S. has conducted 64 investigations, accounting for 25% of the 253…
On August 5, 2024, Costa Rica officially recognized Vietnam as a market economy, issuing an announcement and presenting a diplomatic note from the Costa Rican Minister of Foreign Trade, with the agreement of the country’s President. This makes Costa Rica the 73rd country to officially recognize Vietnam’s market economy status, marking a new milestone in…
On August 5, 2024, the Indonesian Safeguard Committee announced the organization of a public hearing for the investigation into the extension of safeguard measures on EPS resin products against Vietnam. On July 22, 2024, the Indonesian Safeguard Committee (KPPI) issued a notice initiating an investigation into the extension of safeguard measures on EPS resin products…