In the era of globalization and cross-border trade, protecting trademarks beyond Vietnam’s borders has become an essential strategy for businesses aiming to expand internationally. International trademark registration not only mitigates legal risks but also enhances brand reputation and value in target markets. Vietnam is a member of the Madrid System—a global mechanism that enables international…
In the face of increasing market competition, cost control pressures, and complex regulatory requirements, legal outsourcing in Vietnam has become a strategic solution for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Instead of maintaining a costly in-house legal team, businesses can now rely on professional Vietnam legal outsourcing services for efficient, reliable, and affordable legal support. Why…
As Vietnam deepens its integration into the global economy, its export products are increasingly subject to trade remedy measures—especially anti-dumping investigations launched by major markets such as the U.S., EU, India, and Brazil. Once under investigation, businesses face the risk of high duties and significant damage to market share and brand reputation abroad. Being prepared…
On June 13, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam issued Decision No. 1686/QD-BCT to initiate an end-of-term review of the application of anti-dumping and countervailing measures on certain sugar products originating from Thailand (case code: ER01.AD13-AS01). This review is conducted in line with the regulations of the World Trade Organization (WTO)…
On June 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced its preliminary determination in the 19th administrative review (POR19) of the anti-dumping duty (ADD) order on frozen warmwater shrimp from Vietnam. The review covers exports to the U.S. during the period from February 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024. This preliminary determination carries significant…
The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV), under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, is currently receiving and reviewing exemption requests from the application of anti-dumping measures on cold-rolled steel products covered by Decision No. 3390/QD-BCT dated December 21, 2020, issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade. Under this decision, official anti-dumping duties are…
On June 4, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) received a petition requesting the initiation of antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on imports of steel concrete reinforcing bars from four countries, including Vietnam, Algeria, Bulgaria, and Egypt. 1. Case Summary 2. Allegations 2.1. Antidumping Vietnamese exporters are accused of dumping steel concrete…
As of June 3, 2025, the Vietnam Intellectual Property Office (IP Vietnam) officially implements the issuance and authentication of electronic copies of industrial property application files, documents, and protection certificates. This marks a significant step forward in the modernization of administrative procedures, helping individuals and businesses save time and effort when conducting intellectual property-related transactions….
On February 21, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 460/QD-BCT, imposing temporary anti-dumping duties on certain hot-rolled steel products from India and China. Subsequently, on April 3, 2025, the Vietnam Trade Remedies Authority held a public consultation with relevant parties to assess and determine the product scope in the…
The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam has received a request to initiate an anti-dumping investigation against clear float glass products originating from Indonesia and Malaysia. The request was filed by domestic producers representing the Vietnamese manufacturing industry. On June 6, 2025, the investigating authority confirmed that the submitted dossier is complete and legally valid in…