Vietnam Accedes to the Apostille Convention: Key Highlights and Practical Implications for the Foreign Investment Environment

Infographic comparing the old document legalization process vs. the new Apostille process for use in Vietnam.

On 13 January 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in its capacity as depositary, officially notified that Vietnam had deposited its Instrument of Accession to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (the Apostille Convention) on 31 December 2025. In accordance with the…

The United States Issues a Preliminary Countervailing Duty Determination on Plywood and Decorative Wood Products Imported from Vietnam

Analysis of the US Department of Commerce's preliminary CVD determination and specific subsidy allegations for Vietnamese plywood.

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has reported that it has received information regarding the issuance by the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) of a preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation concerning plywood and decorative wood products imported from Vietnam. The key aspects of the…

The Philippines Terminates Safeguard Investigation into Imported Corrugated Paperboard Products

Official termination notice from the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) regarding the corrugated paperboard safeguard investigation.

On 2 February 2026, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam received information from the Vietnam Trade Office in the Philippines that the Philippine Tariff Commission had officially announced the termination of the safeguard investigation and the decision not to apply safeguard measures to imported corrugated paperboard products entering the Philippines. This decision was made on…

Vietnam Imposes Provisional Anti-Dumping Duties on Certain Clear Float Glass Products Originating from Indonesia and Malaysia

Official notification and detailed duty rates for provisional anti-dumping measures on clear float glass in Vietnam.

On 30 January 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 228/QD-BCT on the imposition of provisional anti-dumping duties on certain imported clear float glass products originating from the Republic of Indonesia and Malaysia. Pursuant to this Decision, the provisional anti-dumping duty rates applied to the investigated products range from 15.17% to 63.39%….

Australia Initiates a Global Safeguard Investigation on Imported Fabricated Structural Steel Products

Official notice and scope of the safeguard investigation by the Australian Border Force (ABF) on structural steel.

According to information from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia, on 23 January 2026, the Australian Government officially announced that the Productivity Commission (PC) had initiated a global safeguard investigation into certain fabricated structural steel products imported into the Australian market. General information on the…

Perspectives on Vietnam’s precedent mechanism in comparison with international models

ASL LAW legal researchers analyzing Vietnam's precedent system and international comparative models at Hanoi office

In the process of judicial reform and international legal integration, judicial precedents have increasingly been recognized as an important instrument to promote uniform application of the law, address legal gaps, and reconcile divergent interpretations of written norms. In many jurisdictions, whether following the common law or civil law tradition, precedents play a certain role in…

Legal Considerations for Cross-Border Debt Recovery in Vietnam

ASL LAW international trade lawyers advising client on cross-border debt recovery strategies at Ho Chi Minh City office

In the context of deepening globalization, commercial and oversea investment transactions increasingly extend beyond national borders, leading to a significant rise in disputes concerning payment obligations. Cross-border debt recovery is therefore no longer an isolated issue but has become a systemic legal challenge for both domestic enterprises and foreign investors operating in Vietnam. This article…

Key highlights of the Fintech framework under Decree No. 94/2025/ND-CP

ASL LAW regulatory lawyers reviewing Decree 94/2025/ND-CP and sandbox application requirements at Hanoi office

In the context of rapid growth of the financial technology sector in Vietnam, coupled with increasing legal and systemic risks, the issuance of Decree No. 94/2025/ND-CP marks a significant shift in the regulatory approach to Fintech. For the first time, digital financial models are placed within a relatively comprehensive legal framework, covering licensing mechanisms, regulatory…

Some notes on electronic notarized documents in civil transactions in Vietnam

ASL LAW real estate lawyers advising client on legal complexities of selling mortgaged land to settle civil debts at Ho Chi Minh City office

Electronic notarized documents (ENDs) are a new form of notarization recognized under the 2024 Law on Notarization of Vietnam, reflecting the broader trend of digital transformation in judicial support activities. An electronic notarized document is a notarization certificate created in electronic form, bearing the digital signatures of the notary public and the notarial practice organization….

The Complexity of Selling Land to Repay a Civil Loan in Vietnam

ASL LAW real estate lawyers advising client on legal complexities of selling mortgaged land to settle civil debts at Ho Chi Minh City office

In civil transactions, particularly loan relationships between individuals, a borrower’s inability to repay a debt when due is relatively common. Instead of extending repayment deadlines or initiating court proceedings for debt recovery, parties often opt for a “compromise” solution: transferring the borrower’s land use rights to the lender as a substitute for monetary repayment. While…

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