Vietnam’s regulatory landscape concerning outward investment is essential for both investors and enterprises looking to expand their operations beyond national borders. With detailed provisions outlined in Decree No. 31/2021/NĐ-CP, investors are guided through conditions for regulated sectors and requirements for various forms of outward investment. Conditions for Regulated Sectors Decree No. 31/2021/NĐ-CP, referencing Article 72,…
Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications has taken a significant step in safeguarding consumer interests with the enactment of new regulations aimed at enhancing oversight of unsafe Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products. Circular 04/2023/TT-BTTTT, scheduled to come into effect on May 15, 2024, marks a pivotal moment in ensuring that technology products entering the Vietnamese…
Recently, the latest amendment of the Social Insurance Law Project has included a proposal for Vietnamese workers participating in voluntary social insurance to be able to retire early by 2-5 years without deduction in benefits. The amended Social Insurance Law Project has been discussed by the National Assembly in the session of October 2023, expected…
Vietnam has emerged as one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing economies in Southeast Asia, attracting businesses from around the globe. Its strategic location, favorable investment environment, and abundant workforce make it an appealing destination for entrepreneurs looking to set up new company in Vietnam. However, navigating the process of setting up a new…
In the context of the modern economy, registering trademark is not only an essential step but also a crucial strategy to protect and develop the brand of an organization or individual. In Vietnam, the applicant needs to have a profound understanding of the process of registering a trademark exclusively in Vietnam to ensure a high…
On April 9, 2024, the Anti-dumping and Countervailing Investigation Bureau of Vietnam’s Trade Remedies Authority officially issued a notice requesting steel companies to submit additional information related to the anti-dumping investigation on Chinese hot-rolled coil to establish grounds for initiating the investigation. On March 19, 2024, the Trade Remedies Authority received a request for investigation…
On April 2, 2024, India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) announced the initiation of an countervailing investigation concerning textured tempered coated and uncoated glass products from Vietnam. Attached to the initiation notice is the Countervailing Investigation Questionnaire regarding textured tempered coated and uncoated glass products originating from or imported from Vietnam and China. Under…
In March 2024, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a questionnaire for a global safeguard investigation into Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber products with HS code 5503.20.0025. On February 28, 2024, U.S. polyester staple fiber manufacturers, including Fiber Industries LLC d/b/a Darling Fibers; Nan Ya Plastics Corp, America; and Sun Fiber LLC, submitted…
Recently, some related parties have submitted a request for exemption from the application of anti-dumping measures for long polyester fiber products to the Vietnam Trade Remedies Authority (the investigating authority). To consider the exemption request for products described above, the Vietnam Trade Remedies Authority has officially announced, requesting domestic manufacturing companies to collect and confirm…
With the purpose to determine procedures and principles related to the importation of “Solar energy cells assembled in modules or arranged in solar panel sheets” originating or exported from Croatia, Jordan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam are in line with Turkey’s law, the Turkish Ministry of Trade has officially issued a notice regarding the deposit requirement…