On March 8, 2024, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a notice initiating a global safeguard investigation to fine denier polyester staple fiber under HS code 5503.20.0025. The investigation was launched by the USITC on February 28, 2024, following a petition from U.S. producers of polyester staple fiber, including Fiber Industries LLC d/b/a…
Currently, the United States Department of Commerce is considering recognizing 11 countries as market economies, including Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, China, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Turkmenistan. Understanding the method by which the United States confirms market economy status would be beneficial for Vietnam, providing a basis for the country to make necessary changes…
The most significant difference between branches and representative offices lies in their legal nature and financial responsibilities. In terms of nature, a branch is considered a part of the parent company and can conduct direct business transactions, while a representative office is merely a legal representative without legal status and cannot engage in direct business…
Establishing a representative office in Vietnam is a crucial step for businesses to expand their operations and establish a presence in key target countries. The following article will highlight the points that businesses need to consider regarding the establishment procedures for opening representative office in Vietnam. Documentation Requirements for Establishing Representative Offices in Vietnam Article…
On March 11, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 494/QD-BCT regarding the extension of the deadline for reviewing new exporters in the application of anti-circumvention measures on certain sugar products. This decision was made in accordance with the provisions of Articles 82 and 90 of the Law on Foreign…
On March 8, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation into the application of anti-dumping measures on wire rod products originating from China, Egypt, and Vietnam. The investigated product is wire rod with HS codes: 7213.91.00.42; 7213.91.00.43; 7213.91.00.49; 7213.91.00.50; 7213.91.00.60; 7213.91.00.70; 7213.99.00.11; 7213.99.00.12; 7213.99.00.31; 7213.99.00.32; 7213.99.00.51; 7213.99.00.52; 7227.20.00.20; 7227.20.00.90; 7227.90.00.60; 7227.90.00.70; 7227.90.00.81;…
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Navigating M&A in Vietnam: Compliance with New Regulations on Personal Data Protection, IP Law, and Global Minimum Tax
At the GC Summit 2024 event, held in collaboration with Legal500, ASL LAW emphasized the important factors in conducting M&A activities in Vietnam, specifically regarding regulations on personal data protection, intellectual property law, and requirements for global minimum tax. THE FULL PRESENTATION SLIDE CAN BE DOWNLOAD HERE. Businesses engaging in M&A transactions in Vietnam need…
The Asian Business Law Institute (ABLI) recently released the Cryptoassets and Property Law (Civil Law Edition) publication with support from the Singapore Academy of Law. The publication features excerpts comparing Property law and Cryptoassets law in China, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Lawyer Pham Duy Khuong, ASL LAW‘s managing partner, proudly contributed to the legal…
In the legal system of Vietnam, the concepts of legal entities and natural persons play an important role in distinguishing and managing organizations and individuals participating in business and social activities. The difference between these two concepts not only lies in their legal nature but also reflects the diversity and complexity of organizational structures and…
According to statistics from Trademap, the export turnover of Vietnamese steel wire products to Canada has been increasing rapidly in recent years. Based on this information, the Vietnam Trade Remedies Authority has issued an official warning about the risk that Canada’s trade remedies authority may initiate investigations into Vietnamese steel wire products. Up to now,…