Vietnam Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation into Certain Prestressing Steel Bar Products Imported from China

ASL LAW trade remedy specialists analyzing Vietnam's MOIT anti-dumping investigation initiation on prestressing steel bar products from China at Hanoi office

On 27 July 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam (“MOIT”) issued Decision No. 1903/QĐ-BCT, under which Vietnam initiates anti-dumping investigation prestressing steel bar China. The prestressing steel bar imports China Vietnam anti-dumping case covers products classified under HS Codes 7227.20.00, 7228.20.11, 7228.20.19, and 7229.20.00 (Case No. AD24). Chinese steel bar exporters respond…

From the Habit of Playing Music for Free to Copyright Royalty Obligations: A New Compliance Challenge for Small Business Owners

ASL LAW intellectual property attorneys explaining music copyright royalty obligations under Decree 134/2026 to a small business owner at the Hanoi office

For many years, most café and beverage shop owners in Vietnam have routinely played music through YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and other online platforms. Some even continue to use old USB drives containing thousands of songs downloaded years ago to create a relaxing atmosphere for customers, rarely questioning whether copyright obligations might arise. The ease…

ASL LAW Continues to Be Recognized in Managing IP’s IP Stars 2026

ASL LAW intellectual property attorneys celebrating the firm's continued recognition in Managing IP's IP Stars 2026 at Hanoi office

According to the latest announcement by Managing IP, the internationally recognized organization specializing in the assessment and ranking of law firms and lawyers in the field of intellectual property services, Managing Partner Pham Duy Khuong and Senior Partner Do Ba Thich of ASL LAW have once again been recognized as Trade mark Stars in IP…

ASL LAW Ranked as a Top-Tier Firm in the ALB Asia M&A Rankings

ASL LAW M&A attorneys celebrating the firm's recognition as a top-tier firm in the ALB Asia M&A Rankings at Hanoi office

According to the latest announcement by Asian Legal Business (ALB), the prestigious legal publication under Thomson Reuters, ASL LAW has been recognized as a Top-Tier Firm in Vietnam for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in the ALB Asia M&A Rankings. The ALB Asia M&A Rankings is one of the leading practice-area rankings followed by the legal…

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…

Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW: Paving the Way for Vietnamese Enterprises to Enhance Their Position in the FDI Ecosystem

ASL LAW policy advisors analyzing Resolution 10-NQ/TW and its impact on Vietnamese enterprises in the FDI ecosystem at Hanoi office

(Published in Newspaper of Industry and Trade) Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW introduces mechanisms to support Vietnamese enterprises in joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and the gradual absorption of technology transferred from foreign-invested enterprises. Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on June 8, 2026, concerning the development of the foreign-invested sector, sets out a new approach…

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