Australia Receives Application for Anti-Dumping Investigation into Galvanised Steel Imports from Vietnam and South Korea

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission application receipt notice for galvanised steel imports from Vietnam and South Korea at Hanoi office

According to a notice from the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC) and the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia, on April 7, 2026, the Australian Government announced that it had received an application requesting the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into zinc-coated/galvanised steel imports from Vietnam and South Korea. The products subject to the proposed investigation are…

United Kingdom Announces Results of Safeguard Measure Reviews on Certain Steel Products

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing the UK Trade Remedies Authority’s final decisions in three steel quota reviews published April 12 2026 at Hanoi office

On January 14, 2026, based on actual import data, the UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) initiated two reviews to assess the potential termination of safeguard measures on certain steel products, including Category 4 (metal-coated sheets), Category 7 (Quarto plates), and Category 12a (commercial alloy steel and light sections). In addition, for Category 4 (metal-coated sheets),…

Minutes of the Public Consultation Session in the Anti-Dumping Investigation on Clear Float Glass Products Originating from Indonesia and Malaysia

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys reviewing the public consultation minutes for Vietnam’s anti-dumping investigation on clear float glass under Case AD22 at Hanoi office

On March 20, 2026, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam organized a public consultation session within the framework of the anti-dumping investigation concerning clear float glass products originating from Indonesia and Malaysia. The consultation session was conducted in accordance with Article 70 of the Law on Foreign Trade Management 2017 and Article 14 of Decree…

Mexico Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation into PET Imports from Vietnam and Malaysia

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing Mexico’s Ministry of Economy anti-dumping initiation notice for PET resin imports from Vietnam and Malaysia at Hanoi office

On April 7, 2026, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade received information from the Vietnam Trade Office in Mexico regarding the official initiation by Mexico’s Ministry of Economy of an anti-dumping investigation into polyester resin (PET) products originating from Vietnam and Malaysia. General information about the case…

Vietnam Receives Applications for Exemption from Temporary Anti-Circumvention Trade Remedy Measures on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products Originating from China (Case No. AC03.AD20)

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys reviewing exemption application documents for Vietnam’s anti-circumvention case AC03.AD20 at Hanoi office

On April 2, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 612/QD-BCT on the application of temporary anti-circumvention trade remedy measures on certain hot-rolled steel products originating from China. The products subject to the temporary anti-circumvention trade remedy measures are hot-rolled steel products imported from China, identified based on their basic characteristics and…

A strategic pivot to retain and engage with global investors

ASL LAW investment attorneys analyzing Vietnam’s strategic pivot to retain and engage with global investors at Hanoi office

(Written By Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien, Partner, ASL Law – Published on Vietnam Investment Review) In an era where the global minimum tax framework is redefining international fiscal competition, traditional tax-based incentives are rapidly losing their efficacy as the primary magnet for foreign investment. Recognising this global paradigm shift, Vietnam has introduced a new…

Philippines Initiates Preliminary Global Safeguard Investigation on Imported Rice

Philippines Department of Agriculture notice of initiation of preliminary safeguard investigation on imported rice published March 26 2026

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam has recently announced that the Department of Agriculture of the Philippines (DA) has officially initiated a preliminary investigation into the application of global safeguard measures on imported rice, based on a petition submitted by the domestic industry. This move indicates that Philippine authorities are strengthening protective measures to safeguard…

Supplementing Regulations to Strengthen the Examination Timeframe for Patent Applications in Vietnam

ASL LAW patent attorneys analyzing Circular 11/2025/TT-BKHCN and its impact on patent examination timeframes at Hanoi office

Decree No. 100/2026/ND-CP introduces new provisions on the fast-track substantive examination of patent applications, establishing a clear legal mechanism to shorten processing time and enhance examination efficiency in Vietnam. This regulation is considered an important step in prioritizing strategic technology patents, commercially exploited inventions, and inventions serving urgent national needs. Strengthening the examination timeframe and…

New Regulations on Fast-Track Examination of Trademark Applications in Vietnam

ASL LAW trademark attorneys reviewing the new fast-track examination regulations under Circular 11/2025/TT-BKHCN at Hanoi office

In the context of the growing demand for brand protection, shortening the processing time for trademark applications has become a major concern for businesses and investors in Vietnam. Decree No. 100/2026/ND-CP introduces new regulations on the fast-track examination of trademark applications, establishing a new legal mechanism to support enterprises in obtaining protection certificates more quickly,…

05 Key Legal Highlights of the Amended Intellectual Property Law 2025

ASL LAW intellectual property attorneys analyzing the key legal highlights of Vietnam's Amended IP Law 2025 effective April 1 2026 at Hanoi office

On December 10, 2025, at the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly, the Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Intellectual Property Law No. 131/2025/QH15 was officially adopted and took effect on April 1, 2026. The enactment of this law marks a significant adjustment in the intellectual property legal framework, aiming…

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