The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has initiated an anti-dumping (AD) investigation into Portland cement originating in or imported from Vietnam and Mozambique, following an application filed by Afrimat Industries South Africa Proprietary Limited, Intercement South Africa Proprietary Limited, and Dangote Cement South Africa Proprietary Limited. The applicants allege that the products…
ASL LAW continues to be recognized by Asian Legal Business (ALB) in the ALB Asia M&A Rankings 2026, an annual ranking dedicated to law firms demonstrating outstanding capabilities in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across key Asian markets. This recognition further demonstrates ASL LAW’s position among leading M&A law firms in Vietnam, while reflecting its legal…
On the occasion of its 13th anniversary, ASL LAW Firm officially expanded its operations into Central Vietnam with the Grand Opening of its Da Nang Office, located on the 16th Floor, Vietinbank Building, 36 Tran Quoc Toan Street, Hai Chau Ward, Da Nang. The opening ceremony was held on September 22, 2026, at the Grand…
On September 18, 2026, the European Commission (EC) issued Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2133 imposing provisional safeguard measures on certain grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) products and certain steel sheets and cores used in transformers and inductors. The measures will take effect on September 25, 2026, and will apply for 155 days, until February 26, 2027. Notably,…
On September 9, 2026, the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC) initiated an inquiry to review the continuation of anti-dumping measures on galvanized steel imported from India, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The review was initiated following an application by BlueScope Steel to assess whether the expiry of the existing measures in August 2027 would likely result in the…
On September 23, 2026, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRAV) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam announced that Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Foreign Trade and Services (MDIC) had published the final results of the anti-dumping investigation concerning PET resin originating from Vietnam and Malaysia. Brazil has decided to impose definitive anti-dumping duties…
On September 7, 2026, the Department for Protection of the Internal Market of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) initiated a safeguard investigation into imported flat-rolled steel coated with polymers entering the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), case No. SG-15. The investigation was initiated based on an application filed by three EAEU producers: PJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and…
Against the backdrop of Vietnam’s continuously evolving tax system, businesses have various opportunities to structure their operations and make use of lawful tax policies to control costs. A legal tax cost optimization strategy for businesses in Vietnam is not about avoiding tax obligations, but about organizing business activities, expenses, and tax documentation in accordance with…
Vietnam’s energy sector is entering a period of major investment and regulatory development, creating substantial opportunities for domestic and foreign investors. At the same time, large-scale power and energy projects often involve complicated investment approvals, land access, construction, environmental requirements, grid connection, electricity purchase arrangements and sector-specific regulations. The legal challenges in Vietnam energy project…
As financial activities become increasingly connected with credit, electronic payments, cross-border transactions, and digital data, businesses in Vietnam are facing more extensive legal requirements in raising, using, and transferring funds. Legal risks in corporate finance and banking that businesses need to control do not only concern credit agreements or repayment obligations, but also involve foreign…
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