On August 8, 2024, Taiwan’s Trade Remedies Authority (comprising the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)) officially announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into cement and clinker originating from or imported from Vietnam. The products under investigation are cement and clinker classified under Taiwan (China) import codes 2523.29.90.00.2 and…

On August 12, 2024, the USA Department of Commerce (DOC) issued the expiry conclusion of the second expiry review of the anti-dumping duty order on wind towers classified under HS codes 7308.20.0020 and 8502.31.0000, imported from Vietnam. According to the Tariff Act of 1930, the USA Department of Commerce automatically conducts expiry reviews every five…

Recently, the Vietnam Trade Remedies Authority issued a notice of receipt of a complete and valid dossier requesting an investigation to apply anti-dumping measures on imported wood fiberboard products from China and Thailand. On July 29, 2024, the Trade Remedies Authority received a dossier from a company representing the domestic manufacturing industry, requesting an investigation…

On August 12, 2024, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Notification No. 106/TB-PVTM regarding the issuance of an investigation questionnaire for foreign manufacturers/exporters in the anti-dumping investigation on hot rolled steel (HRC) from India and China. On March 19, 2024, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam…

At the end of 2023, the USA solar industry witnessed a series of legal disputes as solar panel manufacturers and importers clashed with the USA Department of Commerce (DOC) and USA Customs and Border Protection (CBP) over the imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules (CSPV). The main cause…

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…