On March 17, 2025, the USA Department of Commerce (DOC) received a petition requesting an anti-dumping investigation on imported polypropylene plastic containers from Vietnam, while simultaneously initiating both anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations on similar products from China. Vietnam is only subject to an anti-dumping investigation and is not included in the countervailing duty investigation….

On March 18, 2025, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) of India issued its preliminary findings in the safeguard investigation concerning the import of alloy and non-alloy flat-rolled steel into India. Case Details The investigation was initiated following a petition by the Indian Steel Association, representing major steel producers such as Arcelor Mittal Nippon…

The United States has recently announced preliminary findings in its countervailing duty (CVD) investigation on molded fiber products imported from Vietnam. The investigated products include molded fiber products (HS codes 4823.70.0020 and 4823.70.0040, among others). The petitioners in the case are Genera, Tellus Products, LLC, and the United Steelworkers (USW). Vietnam’s export value for these…

On March 10, 2025, the USA Department of Commerce (DOC) initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to assess the impact of wood imports (including lumber, paper products, furniture, and wooden cabinets) on national security. The DOC is collecting public comments from stakeholders until April 1, 2025, via the…

On March 14, 2025, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the acceptance of applications for exemptions from trade remedy measures. These exemptions apply to enterprises that meet the conditions specified in the annex attached to the announcement. Vietnamese enterprises meeting the exemption criteria must submit an application,…

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently issued an announcement regarding the acceptance of applications for the end-of-term review of the imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing measures in the investigation of certain sugar products originating from Thailand. On June 15, 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Trade…

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In line with the Vietnamese Party and State’s policy on digital transformation and administrative procedure reform, as well as to enhance the efficiency of state management in industrial property, the Vietnam’s National Office of Intellectual Property (IP Vietnam) has announced the implementation of electronic document issuance for administrative procedure results. Accordingly, from January 1, 2025,…

In the face of global economic fluctuations, many manufacturing companies in Vietnam experience difficulties due to declining orders, leading to reduced working hours or temporary production halts. This raises the question: can a company legally withhold wages from employees when there are no orders? Employer’s Wage Payment Obligations Under the Law According to the 2019…

Civil cases constitute a crucial aspect of Vietnamese law, encompassing disputes and requests related to the rights and interests of individuals and organizations in social life. A clear understanding of civil cases enables relevant parties to protect their rights legally and effectively. 1. What is a Civil Case? Civil cases arise in various areas of…