In the era of global digitalization, e-commerce has become a key driver of modern economic development. The emergence and widespread adoption of electronic contracts not only help businesses save time and costs but also open up cross-border business opportunities. However, this transformation also presents new challenges, from legal frameworks to information security and the protection…

The President of Brazil recently announced the recognition of Vietnam as a market economy during a meeting with the President of Vietnam. At their meeting at the Presidential Palace today, the two leaders discussed ways to enhance the Vietnam-Brazil Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on regional and international issues. Brazil officially announced its accession to…

On March 25, 2025, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a notice on the extension of the deadline for the new exporter review in the trade remedy evasion investigation on sugar products. On December 24, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 3486/QĐ-BCT regarding…

On March 9, 2023, the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry issued an anti-dumping duty order on imported Type 1 cement (HS code 2523.29.90) and Type 1P cement (HS code 2523.90.00) from Vietnam, based on the results of an anti-dumping investigation initiated in April 2021. The imposed anti-dumping duties range from 0% to 23.33%, depending…

Recently, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) of India announced that it has received a request for an anti-dumping investigation on medical rubber gloves originating from or imported from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. At present, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has not received detailed information regarding…

On March 19, the European Commission (EC) announced the Action Plan on Steel and Metals to enhance competitiveness and protect the future of the steel and metals industry in the EU. However, the new policies in this plan will have a significant impact on Vietnamese steel manufacturing and exporting enterprises. Key Policy Changes Expansion of…

ASL LAW continues to affirm its pioneering position in the field of international legal consultancy when the article “Strong Singapore-Vietnam ties can be capitalised on” is published on Vietnam Investment Review (VIR) – one of the most prestigious economic and investment newspapers in Vietnam. This is not only an important milestone of ASL LAW but…

On March 18, 2025, the USA Department of Commerce (DOC) officially initiated an antidumping (AD) investigation on semitrailers and related assemblies imported from Vietnam. Scope of Investigation The investigation covers certain types of semitrailers and related assemblies, primarily under HS codes 8716.39.0090, 8716.90.5060, and potentially 8716.90.5010. The case number assigned by DOC is A-552-849. The…

The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has officially initiated a safeguard investigation on imported corrugated board, under Section 6 of the Philippine Safeguard Measures Act. Case Information Allegations by the Investigating Authority DTI claims that during the investigation period, imports of corrugated board into the Philippines increased significantly, both in absolute and relative…

The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently released its preliminary findings on the safeguard investigation regarding imported cement. The investigation covers products under HS codes 2523.29.90 and 2523.90.00, examining imports from 2019 to June 2024. Following the initiation notice on October 31, 2024, the DTI sent questionnaires to relevant parties, including exporters from…