On January 7, 2025, the Vietnam Trade Remedies Authority issued Official Letter No. 14/PVTM-P2 regarding the issuance of an investigation questionnaire for domestic manufacturers and importers in case ER01.AD08. On September 3, 2019, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 2703/QĐ-BCT to investigate the application of anti-dumping measures on certain cold-rolled…

Starting March 4, 2025, all aluminum and steel imports into the United States will be subject to a 25% tariff, according to a new decision signed by President Donald Trump. “We will impose a 25% tariff on all aluminum and steel imports, with no exceptions. This will encourage more businesses to manufacture in the USA,”…

On January 31, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued the final determination of its review of normal values and export prices for oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Vietnam, along with several other countries. On June 27, 2024, the CBSA announced the initiation of a review of normal values and export prices for…

Recently, the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) of Thailand issued a notice initiating the end-of-term review of anti-dumping duties imposed on cold-rolled carbon steel (Cold Reduced Carbon Steel in Coils and not in Coils) imported from Vietnam, China, and Taiwan. The investigated steel products are classified under the following HS codes: 7209.1500, 7209.1600, 7209.1700, 7209.1820,…

Recently, China officially announced its decision to file a lawsuit against the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO) after the administration of President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on imports from Beijing. According to a statement from China’s Ministry of Commerce on February 2, 2025, the U.S. tariff measures are considered a “serious…

Disciplinary actions are a legitimate tool for employers to maintain order and discipline in the workplace. However, this right must be exercised in compliance with the law to avoid legal risks and to protect the lawful rights of employees. In 2025, with the evolving legal environment in Vietnam, employers should take note of key aspects…

Workplace rules are essential tools for employers to manage and operate their businesses effectively while complying with the law. In Vietnam, establishing and implementing workplace rules not only ensures the rights and obligations of both employers and employees but also minimizes potential labor disputes. However, for workplace rules to be recognized and legally effective, employers…

On January 17, 2025, a representative of Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, authorized by the Government, signed a bilateral agreement with the United States regarding the imposition of anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese fish fillets with the U.S. Government’s representative, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). On January 8, 2018, Vietnam officially…

On January 14, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 143/QĐ-BCT to officially impose anti-dumping measures on prestressed steel strand products from Malaysia, Thailand, and China (Case AD17). On July 5, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1704/QĐ-BCT to investigate anti-dumping measures on prestressed steel strand…

Recently, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam issued an official notice regarding the acceptance of applications for exemption from anti-dumping measures (Case AD18), including documents specified in Article 14 and Appendix III of Circular No. 37/2019/TT-BCT. On December 24, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 3453/QĐ-BCT to impose official anti-dumping measures…