On October 27, 2023, the Indonesian Trade Security Committee (Komite Pengamanan Perdagangan Indonesia – KPPI) issued Notice No. 07/KPPI/PENG/10/2023, launching an investigation into the application of safeguard measures for cotton fabric products from Vietnam. The Indonesian Textile Association (API) filed a request on behalf of five cotton fabric weaving companies urging the KPPI to initiate…
On October 23, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 2752/QD-BCT regarding the end-of-term review investigation on the application of anti-dumping measures on cold-rolled stainless steel products from Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China. On September 5, 2014, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 7896/QD-BCT imposing…
On October 10, 2023, the Directorate General of Imports, Ministry of Trade of Turkey (DGI) initiated the end-of-term review investigation on anti-dumping duties concerning cored wire products of basic metal with a flux core, used for electric arc-welding, imported from Vietnam. The investigated goods are cored wire products of basic metal with a flux core,…
In the context of the increasingly developing economy, labor outsourcing has become an essential part of the business operations of many companies in Vietnam, especially those with foreign investment. Utilizing labor outsourcing services not only helps businesses reduce costs and maximize profits but also contributes to creating employment opportunities and improving the livelihoods of workers….
Decree 70/2023/ND-CP amends and supplements Decree 152/2020/ND-CP, regulating the use of foreign labor in Vietnam. It introduces notable changes affecting the recruitment and employment of foreign workers in Vietnam as follows: Shortening the Reporting Time Limit for Foreign Labor Needs Previously, employers were required to report their need for foreign labor positions at least 30…
Falling ill is an inevitable part of every person’s working life. In some cases, illness can become severe, preventing employees from going to work, necessitating them to submit sick leave requests to their employers. So, does Vietnamese Labor Code allow employees to take sick leave? If they do, is it classified as sick leave, sick…
The employment contract stands as the cornerstone in the labor relationship between employees and employers. It serves as definitive proof that the establishment of a labor relationship creates value and warrants compensation for the efforts exerted. In this article, we will highlight some key points regarding employment contracts in Vietnam. Employment Contract According to Article…
On October 13, 2023, the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) initiated a scope ruling and anti-circumvention investigation on aluminum wire cable products from Vietnam, Cambodia, and South Korea. The product under investigation is aluminum wire cable with Harmonized System codes 8544.49.9000 and 8544.42.9090. According to the initiation notice by the DOC, aluminum wire cable…
On October 3, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 2537/QD-BCT regarding the end-of-term review investigation applying anti-dumping measures to aluminum products originating from China (case code: ER01.AD05). According to Vietnam’s regulations concerning the end-of-term review process, the Vietnam Trade Remedies Administration (the investigating agency) officially sent questionnaires to foreign…
On October 18, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 837/PVTM-P2 regarding the issuance of the end-of-term review questionnaire in the case ER01.AD05 (the review of aluminum products investigation from China). On October 3, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 2537/QD-BCT to conduct the…