Workplace rules are essential tools for employers to manage and operate their businesses effectively while complying with the law. In Vietnam, establishing and implementing workplace rules not only ensures the rights and obligations of both employers and employees but also minimizes potential labor disputes. However, for workplace rules to be recognized and legally effective, employers…
On January 17, 2025, a representative of Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, authorized by the Government, signed a bilateral agreement with the United States regarding the imposition of anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese fish fillets with the U.S. Government’s representative, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). On January 8, 2018, Vietnam officially…
On January 14, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 143/QĐ-BCT to officially impose anti-dumping measures on prestressed steel strand products from Malaysia, Thailand, and China (Case AD17). On July 5, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1704/QĐ-BCT to investigate anti-dumping measures on prestressed steel strand…
Recently, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam issued an official notice regarding the acceptance of applications for exemption from anti-dumping measures (Case AD18), including documents specified in Article 14 and Appendix III of Circular No. 37/2019/TT-BCT. On December 24, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 3453/QĐ-BCT to impose official anti-dumping measures…
On January 14, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 143/QĐ-BCT to impose official anti-dumping measures on prestressed steel strand products from Malaysia, Thailand, and China (Case AD17). On July 5, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1704/QĐ-BCT to investigate anti-dumping measures on prestressed steel strand…
Effective February 1, 2025, Vietnam’s energy sector will enter a transformative phase with the implementation of the new Electricity Law. This comprehensive reform replaces the nearly two-decade-old legislation, addressing challenges and creating a robust legal framework to promote clean energy development and a competitive energy market. Approved by the National Assembly on November 30, 2024,…
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed the development of a comprehensive e-commerce law aimed at enhancing the regulatory framework for digital commerce. This proposed legislation will address several critical aspects of e-commerce operations, ensuring alignment with current legal regulations and fostering sustainable growth. Below are the major policies outlined in the proposal: Supplementing…
In the context of an increasingly developing economy and international integration, contract signing has become an indispensable part of business activities in Vietnam. However, to safeguard interests and mitigate legal risks, businesses require support from professional legal consulting firms. As one of the reputable law firms, ASL LAW provides high-quality legal contract drafting services, ensuring…
Changing business registration in Vietnam is a critical and mandatory process for enterprises when there are adjustments to the registered information. Below is a detailed guide covering the cases that require changes, the necessary documents, and post-completion tasks. 1. Cases Requiring Business Registration Changes in Vietnam For Vietnamese-Owned Companies When any modification involves the information…
In the course of business operations and investments in Vietnam, adjusting the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) is a common requirement for foreign investors and enterprises with foreign-invested capital. This typically arises due to changes in the project scale, business sectors, investment capital, or other factors related to the registered project. To ensure that these changes…