On March 10, 2025, the USA Department of Commerce (DOC) initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to assess the impact of wood imports (including lumber, paper products, furniture, and wooden cabinets) on national security. The DOC is collecting public comments from stakeholders until April 1, 2025, via the…
On March 14, 2025, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the acceptance of applications for exemptions from trade remedy measures. These exemptions apply to enterprises that meet the conditions specified in the annex attached to the announcement. Vietnamese enterprises meeting the exemption criteria must submit an application,…
The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently issued an announcement regarding the acceptance of applications for the end-of-term review of the imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing measures in the investigation of certain sugar products originating from Thailand. On June 15, 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Trade…
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In line with the Vietnamese Party and State’s policy on digital transformation and administrative procedure reform, as well as to enhance the efficiency of state management in industrial property, the Vietnam’s National Office of Intellectual Property (IP Vietnam) has announced the implementation of electronic document issuance for administrative procedure results. Accordingly, from January 1, 2025,…
In the face of global economic fluctuations, many manufacturing companies in Vietnam experience difficulties due to declining orders, leading to reduced working hours or temporary production halts. This raises the question: can a company legally withhold wages from employees when there are no orders? Employer’s Wage Payment Obligations Under the Law According to the 2019…
Civil cases constitute a crucial aspect of Vietnamese law, encompassing disputes and requests related to the rights and interests of individuals and organizations in social life. A clear understanding of civil cases enables relevant parties to protect their rights legally and effectively. 1. What is a Civil Case? Civil cases arise in various areas of…
In civil and commercial transactions, contracts play a crucial role in establishing, modifying, or terminating rights and obligations between parties. However, for a contract to have legal validity, it must not only meet substantive and competency requirements but also comply with formal requirements as prescribed by law. In Vietnam, violations of formal requirements can lead…
The business license tax is a mandatory tax for enterprises and business households in Vietnam. However, when a business temporarily suspends operations, many business owners wonder whether they are still required to pay this tax. This article clarifies the issue based on current legal regulations. 1. What is Business License Tax? Business license tax (now…
To determine whether the USA 25% tariff on steel and aluminum qualifies as a safeguard duty under trade remedy measures, we must examine the concept of “safeguard duty” and the context of USA trade policies. What Is a Safeguard Duty? A safeguard duty is a temporary trade remedy measure imposed to restrict imports of a…