On May 30, 2025, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) – the authority responsible for trade remedy investigations in South Africa – issued its preliminary determination in the anti-circumvention investigation regarding anti-dumping duties imposed on automotive, bus, and truck tyres imported from Vietnam. 1. General Information on the Case 2. ITAC’s Preliminary…
On June 14, 2024, the Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1535/QĐ-BCT to initiate an investigation into the application of anti-dumping measures against certain imported coated steel products originating from China and South Korea. The case was initiated based on a petition filed by the domestic industry, aiming to protect the legitimate…
In the context of economic and trade globalization, Vietnamese enterprises are increasingly engaged in cross-border transactions. However, the rapid advancement of digital technology, coupled with the borderless nature of modern commerce, has made international fraud more sophisticated, organized, and difficult to control. As a result, the number of civil lawsuits involving cross-border fraud has been…
Recently, Turkey officially implemented safeguard measures on imports of the chemical product Ethyl Acetate (also known as ethyl acetate) into its market. Notably, Vietnam is not included in the list of exempted countries, meaning Vietnamese exporting enterprises will be subject to safeguard tariffs effective from June 22, 2025. This development will directly impact the competitiveness…
In the context of deepening international economic integration and the rapid development of e-commerce, the trafficking of counterfeit goods and intellectual property (IP)-infringing products in Vietnam has grown increasingly complex. Government authorities are tightening inspections and enforcement efforts to protect the rights of consumers and legitimate businesses, while fostering a healthy business environment. In recent…
On May 24, 2025, the Committee on Safeguards of the World Trade Organization (WTO) received a notification from the Government of Indonesia regarding the final determination in the safeguard investigation on imported cotton yarn. Accordingly, the Indonesian Safeguards Committee (KPPI) determined that imports of cotton yarn into Indonesia had increased significantly in both absolute and…
Pursuant to current regulations on foreign trade management and trade remedy measures, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam announces the extension of the review period for the application of anti-circumvention measures currently imposed on certain cane sugar products. Previously, on December 24, 2024, the Ministry issued Decision No. 3485/QĐ-BCT to initiate a review…
On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) officially issued its preliminary determination in the anti-dumping investigation concerning hard gelatin capsules imported from Vietnam, classified under HS codes 9602.00.1040 and 9602.00.5010. This investigation was initiated by the DOC on November 20, 2024, following a petition filed by U.S. domestic manufacturers. It was launched…
The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV), under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, has officially announced the receipt of a request for a sunset review regarding the anti-dumping measures currently in force on certain H-shaped steel products imported from Malaysia. Previously, on August 18, 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No….
From May 17 to 21, 2025, the International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting took place in San Diego, United States, attracting thousands of experts and organizations in the field of intellectual property (IP) from over 150 countries. Widely recognized as the world’s premier forum for policymakers, attorneys, businesses, and international organizations, the event serves as…