On November 14, 2023, the Indonesian Safeguard Committee (KPPI) issued a notice regarding the organization of a public hearing for the investigation into the application of safeguard measures on cotton yarn imported from Vietnam. The notice was sent to the Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia, requesting it to be forwarded to the relevant authorities in Vietnam…
The provision of marriage leave for employees is one of the crucial regulations in Vietnam’s legal system aimed at protecting and promoting the rights and balance between work and family life. This is not only an important policy to encourage marriage but also a significant step in building a positive and humane working environment. Recognizing…
The termination of unemployment benefits is a significant issue clearly defined in Vietnam’s legal system to ensure fairness, transparency, and effectiveness of this support policy. Adjusting and managing cases of terminating unemployment benefits not only helps protect the national resources but also raises crucial considerations about individual and community responsibilities in the process of seeking…
The payment of unused leave days when an employee resigns is an important aspect of human resources policies in Vietnam. It directly influences the rights and principles of transparency in labor management. Clearly defined and fair regulations on the payment of unused leave days not only ensure the rights of employees but also help businesses…
On November 9, 2023, the Department of Commerce (DOC) published the final determination in the investigation into the anti-circumvention of trade remedy measures on steel pipe products from Vietnam. On August 4, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) initiated an investigation into the circumvention of trade remedy measures on certain steel pipe products primarily…
According to Article 14, Clause 1, of the Investment Law 2020, disputes related to business investment activities in Vietnam are resolved through negotiation and mediation. In cases where negotiation and mediation are not successful, disputes are settled through arbitration or court proceedings as stipulated in Clauses 2, 3, and 4, Article 14, of the Investment…
The significant modifications to the Madrid System will impose new responsibilities on the trademark registration agencies of participating countries. These modifications are anticipated to be effective from November 1, 2023, and November 1, 2024, to enhance transparency and efficiency in the global trademark protection process and establish clearer timeframes in the trademark protection procedure. The…
The D/P (Documents against Payment) payment method is one of the common payment methods in Vietnam and internationally, enabling parties involved in international trade to conduct transactions with transparency and accuracy, ensuring the interests of each party. However, due to its relatively recent introduction, there are some operational and personnel management gaps in implementing the…
On September 19, during his visit to the United States to participate in the high-level general discussion session of the 78th United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo in Washington, D.C. During the meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his deep appreciation for President…
On November 13, 2023, the Investigating Agency, the Trade Remedies Authority of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, issued Notice No. 178/TB-PVTM regarding the extension of the deadline for responding to questionnaires in the anti-dumping investigation of wind tower products from China (case code: AD18) for foreign manufacturers/exporters. On October 10, 2023, the…