Competition Law Risks for Digital Platforms and Data-Driven Businesses in Vietnam

ASL LAW competition and antitrust attorneys analyzing compliance risks for digital platforms and data-driven businesses under Vietnam's evolving competition law framework at Hanoi office

From 1 July 2026, Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP increased several financial thresholds for merger notification while keeping the 20% combined market share threshold unchanged. Although these amendments mainly affect merger notification, they also reflect the continuing development of competition law Vietnam. For digital businesses, antitrust compliance Vietnam is no longer limited to transaction size or market…

Joint Ventures in Vietnam: When Competition Law and Merger Control Become Relevant

ASL LAW competition and M&A attorneys advising foreign investors on joint venture merger control obligations and economic concentration notification requirements under Vietnam Competition Law at Hanoi office

From 1 July 2026, Vietnam increased several financial thresholds for merger notification under Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP, while keeping the 20% combined market share threshold unchanged. Under joint venture Vietnam competition law, a joint venture does not automatically require notification, but it should always be assessed before signing. Where a joint venture qualifies as an economic…

Vietnam Merger Control for M&A Deals: Key Issues for Foreign Investors

ASL LAW competition and M&A attorneys advising foreign investors on Vietnam merger control filing obligations and threshold compliance at Hanoi office

From 1 July 2026, Vietnam increased several financial thresholds for merger notification under Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP. However, the 20% combined market share threshold remains unchanged. For foreign investor merger control Vietnam, the practical question is not only whether a transaction exceeds the new financial thresholds, but also whether the acquisition, joint venture or restructuring falls…

Do You Still Need to File a Merger Notification in Vietnam After July 2026?

ASL LAW competition and M&A attorneys analyzing Vietnam's revised merger control thresholds and post-July 2026 filing obligations under Resolution 66.18/2026 at Hanoi office

From 1 July 2026, the rules on merger notification Vietnam 2026 changed under Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP. The short answer is no, not every transaction requires notification, but every serious M&A transaction or joint venture should be assessed for economic concentration notification Vietnam before signing. Although several financial thresholds have been increased, the Vietnam 20% market…

Vietnam Merger Control Thresholds 2026: What Has Changed and Who Needs to File?

ASL LAW competition and M&A attorneys analyzing Vietnam's revised merger control thresholds and filing obligations under Resolution 66.18/2026 at Hanoi office

From 1 July 2026, the Vietnam merger control thresholds 2026 introduced under Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP have significantly revised the Vietnam merger filing thresholds. Most financial thresholds for economic concentration Vietnam have been increased, while the 20% combined market share threshold remains unchanged. For investors, the practical issue is no longer simply whether a transaction exceeds…

Vietnam Extends Sunset Review Investigation of Anti-Dumping Measures on Polyester Filament Yarn

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing Vietnam's MOIT sunset review extension on polyester filament yarn imports at Hanoi office

On 3 July 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Decision No. 1635/QĐ-BCT extending the duration of the sunset review investigation concerning the anti-dumping measures currently imposed on polyester filament yarn originating in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China (Case No. ER01.AD10). Case Background The sunset review was initiated by the MOIT under Decision…

Vietnam Issues Questionnaire in Sunset Review of Anti-Dumping Measures on Welding Materials

ASL LAW trade remedy specialists analyzing Vietnam's TRAV questionnaire issuance in the sunset review of anti-dumping duties on welding materials at Hanoi office

Following the issuance of Decision No. 1453/QĐ-BCT dated 19 June 2026 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) initiating the sunset review of the anti-dumping measures imposed on certain welding materials originating in Malaysia, Thailand, and China (Case No. ER01.AD15), the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) has released the review questionnaire for the…

ASL LAW Is Hiring Lawyers & Legal Associates in Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City – Da Nang

ASL LAW recruitment banner for lawyers and legal associates in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang offices

ASL LAW is a leading independent Vietnam full Service law firm, consistently recognized by prestigious international legal ranking organizations, including Legal500, ASIA LAW, IFLR, ALB, WTR, IP Stars, and Asia Business Law Journal, across a broad range of practice areas such as M&A, Intellectual Property, Data privacy, Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Trade Remedies, Employment, and Tax….

United States Issues Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review on Vietnamese Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing the US Department of Commerce preliminary CVD administrative review results on Vietnamese passenger vehicle and light truck tires at Hanoi office

On 23 June 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) issued the Preliminary Results of the fourth administrative review (POR4) of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires (PVLT) imported from Vietnam. The review covers the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024. This review concerns the countervailing…

South Africa Issues Final Determination in Safeguard Investigation on Imported Corrosion-Resistant Steel Coils

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing South Africa's final safeguard determination on corrosion-resistant steel coils at Hanoi office

On 15 June 2026, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) issued Report No. 768 containing its final determination in the safeguard investigation concerning imports of corrosion-resistant steel coils. Notably, Vietnam has been excluded from the scope of the proposed safeguard measure because its import volume remains below the applicable threshold, enabling Vietnamese…

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