Recently, several Chinese producers announced that they have officially filed a request to initiate an anti-dumping investigation on pork imported from the European Union (EU). This is the latest move in the US-China trade tensions threatening the global economy. Last month, Europe initiated an anti-dumping investigation on Chinese steel coils, while the United States launched…
According to the latest draft of the Social Insurance Law, the Government has withdrawn the proposal allowing employees to cover the debts of employers who fail to pay social insurance for them to receive pensions. Instead, the Government proposes having the authority to decide on the beneficiaries, conditions, levels of pension, and survivorship benefits, and…
On June 25, 2024, WongPartnership LLP and ASL LAW will hold a workshop: “Experience in Resolving Disputes through International Arbitration in Singapore and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in Vietnam.” The Workshop “Experience in Resolving Disputes through International Arbitration in Singapore and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in Vietnam,” organized by WongPartnership LLP (Big 4 Singapore Law…
On June 18, 2024, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM), ASL LAW in collaboration with VINATOM organized the workshop “Inventions and Utility Solutions in Vietnam” in both in-person and online formats. The objective of this workshop was to raise awareness of intellectual property and promote the registration of inventions and utility…
Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued an official announcement regarding the acceptance of review applications for the application of trade remedy measures on sugar from Thailand. On June 15, 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1578/QD-BCT on the imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on certain sugar…
On June 14, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 1535/QD-BCT to investigate the application of anti-dumping measures on coated steel products from China and South Korea. The coated steel products under investigation are classified under the following HS codes: 7210.41.11, 7210.41.12, 7210.41.19, 7210.49.11, 7210.49.14, 7210.49.15, 7210.49.16, 7210.49.17, 7210.49.18, 7210.49.19,…
On June 14, 2024, the Vietnam Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) issued a notice confirming that the dossier requesting an investigation into the application of anti-dumping measures on hot rolled steel (HRC) from India and China was complete and valid according to trade remedy laws. On March 19, 2024, the TRA received a dossier requesting an…
In the increasingly complex landscape of international trade, resolving disputes fairly and effectively has become a crucial priority for businesses. In this context, commercial arbitration has emerged as a significant mechanism capable of effectively resolving commercial disputes both regionally and internationally, particularly in Vietnam, and has been increasingly adopted in recent times. Commercial arbitration is…
Vietnam, with its strategic geographic location, large population, and rapidly growing economy, has become a potential investment destination for foreign enterprises. Beyond its diverse sectors and economic fields with high potential, Vietnam offers numerous investment incentives that can attract and facilitate the expansion of foreign investors. This article provides a general overview of the sectors,…
On June 6, 2024, the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) issued an official notice regarding the extension of the deadline for the final conclusion on the product scope review and anti-circumvention investigation concerning Vietnamese wooden cabinets. Since April 2020, the United States has imposed anti-dumping and countervailing duties on wooden cabinets originating from China,…