On November 25, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an administrative review to update normal values and export prices for upholstered seating (UDS) products originating from or exported by eight exporters in China and Vietnam. Additionally, CBSA will review affiliated companies and non-affiliated producers or trading companies involved in producing and selling the…
On November 25, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the initiation of an anti-circumvention investigation on semi-trailers imported from Vietnam. The investigation, conducted under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), is based on allegations of circumvention of duties imposed on Chinese-origin semi-trailers under the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s (CITT) decision from February 18,…
On November 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) received petitions from Vitro Flat Glass, LLC and Vitro Meadville Flat Glass, LLC, requesting anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations on float glass products from China and Malaysia. The proposed investigations cover float glass products made from soda-lime-silica, produced by floating molten glass on a bath…
In the modern commercial world, trademarks are no longer limited to images, colors, or names but have expanded to various forms, including sound trademarks, which are increasingly utilized to create a unique identity for brands. Distinctive sounds such as the Nokia tune, the Windows startup sound, Intel’s jingle, or the ticking clock from the 60…
Following its success at the Vietnam Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Forum 2023, where ASL LAW was recognized as the Outstanding M&A Advisor for the period 2009-2023, ASL LAW was once again honored as the Outstanding M&A Advisor of 2023-2024 at the 16th Vietnam M&A Forum. After a period of stagnation, the Vietnamese M&A market is…
In 2024, the 16th Vietnam M&A Forum was held. This prestigious annual event on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and investment connections was organized by the Vietnam Investment Review (VIR) under the direction and patronage of Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. The forum attracted over 650 speakers and more than 7,500 senior leaders from investment…
The Vietnam M&A Forum, one of the country’s most prestigious platforms for mergers, acquisitions, and investment connections, celebrates its 16th edition this year. Organized by Vietnam Investment Review under the direction and sponsorship of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Forum takes place amid a global economic recovery and renewed vibrancy in Vietnam’s M&A…
The Vietnam M&A Forum 2024, a prominent event dedicated to mergers and acquisitions and investment connectivity, marks its 16th edition under the organization of the Vietnam Investment Review and the guidance of the Ministry of Planning and Investment. Over the past 15 years, the Forum has attracted over 650 renowned speakers and more than 7,500…
On November 1, 2024, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Decision No. 2411/QD-NHNN, establishing the maximum interest rates applicable to Vietnam-dong (VND) deposits of organizations and individuals at credit institutions and foreign bank branches. These regulations, implemented under Circular No. 48/2024/TT-NHNN, aim to regulate interest rates and ensure stability in the financial market. The…
On November 13, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) initiated antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on hard gelatin capsules imported from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam (Case Numbers: A-552-847 and C-552-848). The subject merchandise includes specific types of hard gelatin capsules (HS codes: 9602.00.1040 and 9602.00.5010). The investigation was initiated at the…