On April 8, 2025, the USA Department of Commerce (DOC) officially initiated an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of polypropylene plastic containers from Vietnam. Preliminary information regarding the case is as follows: According to the petitioners’ data, based on USA Customs figures, in 2024, Vietnam exported over USD 6 million worth of the subject merchandise to…
On April 9, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) released its preliminary determination in the trade remedy duty circumvention investigation concerning semi-trailers imported from Vietnam. According to the CBSA, there is no evidence that trade remedy duties imposed on China are being circumvented through imports from Vietnam. The investigation was initiated by the CBSA…
Trade tensions between the United States and China continue to escalate as China has officially requested consultations under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Mechanism regarding USA tariff measures. The case is drawing widespread attention from the international trade community, not only due to the scale of the tariff actions but also because of…
On April 7, 2025, the European Commission (EC) issued a notice imposing provisional anti-dumping measures on certain hot-rolled steel products imported from Egypt, Japan, and Vietnam into the European Union (EU) market. The investigation was initiated on August 8, 2024, following a request from the European Steel Association. The products under investigation include hot-rolled steel…
Following the successfully previous internship scholarships, ASL LAW now conducts granting of Law Internship Scholarship (5th Batch) in 2025. ASL LAW is the convergence of‑talent and highly ranked lawyers and legal experts in many extensive legal fields in Vietnam and internationally. 1. About ASL LAW Legal500, ASIA LAW, IFLR, and Asia Business Law Journal have, for many…
Starting at 12:01 AM on April 9, 2025 (U.S. time), the United States officially implemented a new round of countervailing duties on imports from dozens of major trading partners. These tariffs range from 11% to 84%, in accordance with the plan announced by President Donald Trump on April 2. Among the affected countries, Vietnam remains…
Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services has recently issued a notice initiating an anti-dumping investigation concerning polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic with an intrinsic viscosity between 0.78 and 0.88 dl/g, commonly classified under subheading 3907.61.00 of the Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM), originating from Malaysia and Vietnam. The investigation was prompted by allegations of dumping…
Future-formed real estate (FFRE) transactions are increasingly common in the market, especially in major urban areas. However, since the asset does not yet exist at the time of contract signing, investors must carefully assess legal factors to minimize risks. Below are some key legal considerations: Legal Conditions of the Project Before signing a purchase agreement,…
From July 1, 2025, voluntary social insurance (VSI) participants who meet the required age and contribution period can start receiving pensions. Specifically, those who contributed to VSI before January 1, 2021, and have completed 20 years of contributions will be eligible to retire immediately upon reaching 60 years old (for men) and 55 years old…
The USA government has just announced a new tariff policy, applying to over 180 trade partners worldwide. This move is seen as one of the most assertive measures by the USA to adjust the trade balance and protect domestic manufacturing. Countervailing Tariff Rates and Scope of Application According to a statement by USA President Donald…