(Published on Vietnam Economic News, Ministry of Industry and Trade) RCEP opens up a vast trade space but also creates strong competitive pressure, requiring businesses to strengthen legal understanding and trade remedy capacity. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has opened and continues to open up enormous market-access opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises while imposing higher…
As Vietnam deepens its participation in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), enterprises doing business in Vietnam face new challenges and opportunities related to trade remedies. Understanding trade remedies and preparing proactively is essential for companies to protect their competitiveness, manage risks, and maximize the benefits of FTA participation. Understanding trade remedies in the FTA context Trade…
The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade is currently receiving dossiers requesting exemption from the application of anti-dumping (AD) duties on certain hot-rolled steel products covered under Decision No. 1959/QD-BCT dated July 4, 2025. This Decision imposes official AD duties on specific hot-rolled steel products originating from the…
On October 16, 2025, the Minister of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 3013/QD-BCT and the accompanying Notice on the conduct of the sunset review of the anti-dumping measure applied to polyester long filament products originating from the Republic of India, the Republic of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the People’s Republic of China (Case No. ER01.AD10)….
On October 16, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 3013/QD-BCT on the conduct of the sunset review of the anti-dumping measure applied to certain polyester long filament products originating from the Republic of India, the Republic of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the People’s Republic of China (Case No. ER01.AD10). Accordingly, the Trade…
As global trade becomes increasingly competitive, anti-dumping measures have become a crucial mechanism for Vietnam to protect its domestic industries from unfair pricing practices. For foreign investors, manufacturers, and importers, understanding the anti-dumping investigation procedures in Vietnam is essential to ensuring compliance and mitigating business risks. This article provides an in-depth overview of the process,…
On October 27, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Decision No. 3176/QD-BCT, officially initiating an anti-circumvention investigation into certain hot-rolled steel products originating from the People’s Republic of China (case code: AC03.AD20). The investigation was initiated based on a petition filed by two domestic producers — Hoa Phat Dung Quat Steel Joint…
In the context of global trade competition, Vietnam’s open economy faces increasing pressure from imported goods sold at unfairly low prices. These challenges can undermine domestic industries, reduce employment, and destabilize the market. Trade remedy measures—such as anti-dumping, anti-subsidy, and safeguard instruments—serve as a vital “shield” that protects enterprises doing business in Vietnam from cheap…
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize creative industries, the question of who owns AI-generated content has become increasingly important for Vietnamese businesses, creators, and regulators. In Vietnam, copyright protection is traditionally linked to human authorship, but AI systems are now capable of producing music, art, code, and written works without direct human involvement. This…
On October 17, 2025, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) — under the Ministry of Industry and Trade — received information from the Vietnam Trade Office in Thailand that the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) of Thailand had issued its final determination in the anti-dumping investigation concerning cold-rolled stainless steel products originating in or…
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