In the draft of the amended Employment Law, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor proposes exempting workers who have paid unemployment insurance for over 12 years but have not yet received benefits from continuing contributions. Under current regulations, workers who have continuously or intermittently paid unemployment insurance for a total of 12 years are entitled…
The National Assembly continues to discuss two options for lump sum withdrawal of social insurance, but the Standing Committee of the National Assembly considers this a complex issue directly affecting the rights of workers. Therefore, proposals need to be thoroughly discussed to select the appropriate option. On May 27, the National Assembly dedicated the entire…
In less than a week following the announcements by the EU and the US to intensify trade remedy investigations on Chinese products or those originating from China, on May 19, 2024, China announced an anti-dumping investigation on imported POM plastics from the European Union (EU), the US, Japan, and Taiwan. According to the announcement from…
According to the latest announcement from the European Commission (EC) on May 16, 2024, the agency may impose anti-dumping duties on steel coils imported from China if it determines that these products are being dumped and causing damage to the local industry. The EC stated that it has begun an anti-dumping investigation into flat-rolled steel…
On May 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce initiated a multi-sector trade remedy investigation into allegations that solar panels and modules imported from Southeast Asian countries, including Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, are unfairly subsidized and sold at prices below production costs in the U.S. market. This initiation follows requests from U.S. solar equipment…
In early May, the U.S. Department of Commerce held a hearing to consider recognizing Vietnam as a market economy, which would afford Vietnam greater benefits in trade remedy investigations. The request for the U.S. to elevate Vietnam’s market status was made several months ago, highlighted by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to the U.S….
The demand for lump-sum social insurance withdrawals by foreign workers in Vietnam is rapidly increasing in the context of migration from developed countries to developing countries becoming one of the main trends in the global labor market. The process of lump-sum social insurance withdrawal is a significant legal issue, requiring an understanding of the social…
In the era of rapid electronic technology development, Vietnamese businesses have been exposed to new opportunities while also facing challenges in applying technology to their operations. As society gradually transitions to a digital society, cross-border electronic contracts, with their high convenience and simplification, have become an essential part of the socio-economic landscape. However, the application…
In the context of robust globalization, the International Trademark Association (INTA) conference has become a significant event, attracting the participation of experts and businesses operating in the intellectual property field from around the world. At INTA 2024, ASL LAW, one of Vietnam’s leading law firms, made a profound impression through a series of outstanding activities….
In the context of increasingly deep international integration, participating and contributing to international professional forums has become an indispensable part of law firms’ operations. At the International Trademark Association (INTA) 2024 Annual Meeting, ASL LAW, one of Vietnam’s leading law firms, affirmed its position through a series of outstanding activities. ASL LAW’s activities and efforts…