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The M&A activities in 2023 are still not as exciting and dynamic as expected. However, with encouraging signals in M&A deals, particularly in the real estate and technology sectors in the latter half of 2023, along with policy changes aimed at attracting foreign investment, the Vietnamese M&A market is expected to recover and thrive in…
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Jan
Jan
(Published on VIR’s website) With positive signals in real estate and technology-related merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the latter part of 2023 and policy changes aimed at attracting foreign investments, the Vietnamese M&A market is expected to recover and thrive in 2024. Explaining more is ASL Law’s managing partner Pham Duy Khuong and senior…
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Jan
Jan
In the face of global economic uncertainties, the Vietnamese economy still maintains stability, attracting a remarkable $36.6 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the year 2023. Despite the challenges posed by the global economic downturn, FDI experienced a robust 32.1% increase compared to the previous year, demonstrating the resilience of Vietnam’s economy. According to…
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Jan
Jan
On October 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) self-initiated an examination into the scope of products and circumvention behavior related to antidumping and countervailing duty measures applied to aluminum wire and cable (AWC) from China. The investigation covers AWC originating in China that undergoes further processing in Vietnam before being exported to the…
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Jan
Jan
On December 28, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular No. 42/2023/TT-BCT, amending and supplementing certain provisions on trade remedy in Vietnam. Circular No. 42/2023/TT-BCT, effective from November 29, 2019, revises and supplements certain provisions of Circular No. 37-2019/TT-BCT, which detailed some contents regarding trade remedy measures. After five years of implementation, Circular…
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Dec
Dec
International Classification of Goods and Services for the Registration of Trademarks, is scheduled to undergo significant modifications that will come into effect on January 1, 2024. Maintained by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), this classification system plays a vital role in facilitating the registration of trademarks worldwide. Each of the 45 categories encompassing goods…
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Dec
Dec
Following the principle of closely combining theory and practice set forth by the University of Law in Ho Chi Minh City, ASL LAW has participated in the program to strengthen the bond between Vietnam law firm and the university by signing a memorandum of understanding for collaboration with the university. Over the past period, the…
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Dec
Dec
Based on Decision No. 1739/QD-BCT regarding the issuance of criteria for selecting legal consulting service providers in trade remedy cases and dispute resolution at the WTO on trade remedies, dated December 21, 2023, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam has announced the selection of a legal service provider to represent and assist the Vietnamese Government…
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Dec
Dec
Recently, the Philippine Tariff Commission (TC) issued a notice to continue the safeguard investigation on steel gas cylinders imported. This is a follow-up investigation after the Department of Trade and Industry of the Philippines conducted a preliminary inquiry. It is expected that TC will complete the investigation and submit a report to the Minister of…
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Dec
Dec
On December 15, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued a notice regarding the extension of the deadline for submitting responses to the investigation of the end-of-term review of applying anti-dumping measures on cold-rolled stainless steel products for both domestic producers and importers (case code: ER02.AD01). On October 23, 2023, the Ministry…
