Recently, Thailand’s Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) initiated an end-of-term review of the anti-dumping (AD) duties imposed on certain iron or steel pipes and tubes imported from Vietnam. The investigated products are classified under HS codes 7306.19, 7306.29, 7306.30, 7306.40, 7306.50, 7306.61, 7306.69, and 7306.90, covering 171 HS codes under Thailand’s Customs Law. The request…
On February 6, 2025, the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry of Malaysia (MITI) announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation on galvanized iron coils/sheets or galvanized steel coils/sheets imported from China, South Korea, and Vietnam. The investigation was initiated based on a petition filed by the domestic industry, represented by CSC Steel Sdn. Bhd….
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…
Starting July 1, 2025, Vietnam will integrate tax data with the national population database by replacing personal tax codes with citizen identification numbers. This transition, mandated under Circular 86/2024/TT-BTC (“Circular 86”), represents a significant shift in Vietnam’s personal income tax (PIT) administration. Key Amendments Introduced by Circular 86 Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance issued Circular 86…
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has recently released a draft Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation, outlining significant changes aimed at strengthening science and technology human resources, incentivizing science and technology workers, commercializing research outcomes, and improving the management of state budget-funded science and technology programs. Expansion of Science and Technology Human Resources…
From July 1, 2024, Vietnam will officially implement e-notarization through in-person and online modes, as stipulated in the 2024 Law on Notarization. This pivotal reform aims to enhance convenience and accessibility while maintaining the legal integrity of notarized documents. Modes of E-Notarization Offline E-Notarization In offline e-notarization, applicants engage directly with notaries in person to…