Vietnamese Government Intensifies Nationwide Efforts to Prevent and Combat Intellectual Property Infringement in May 2026

ASL LAW IP specialists analyzing Official Telegram 38/CD-TTg and nationwide IP enforcement campaign at Hanoi office

In May 2026, the Government of Vietnam launched a nationwide peak enforcement campaign aimed at strengthening the prevention, detection, and handling of intellectual property infringement. This is regarded as one of the most decisive enforcement actions in recent years concerning intellectual property rights protection and enforcement, clearly reflecting Vietnam’s commitment to building a transparent and…

Canada Initiates Global Safeguard Investigation into Certain Imported Wood Products

ASL LAW trade remedy specialists analyzing CITT's global safeguard investigation notice on wood products at Hanoi office

On May 4, 2026, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (under the Ministry of Industry and Trade) announced that it had received information from the Vietnam Mission in Geneva regarding Canada’s notification G/SG/N/6/CAN/6 to the WTO Committee on Safeguards. The notification concerns the official initiation by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) of a global…

The United States Receives Petition Requesting Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations into Air Compressors Imported from Vietnam

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing the US anti-dumping and CVD petition on air compressors from Vietnam at Hanoi office

On April 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) received a petition requesting anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations into portable or stationary air compressors imported from Malaysia, China, and Vietnam. 1. General Information on the Case The case has been registered under case numbers A-552-856 (for AD) and C-552-857 (for CVD). The…

ASL LAW Wins Vietnam – Client Satisfaction at Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026

ASL LAW partner receives Vietnam – Client Satisfaction award at Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026 ceremony

A proud milestone has been established as ASL LAW participated in a regional ASEAN award for the first time and was immediately honored in a category that directly reflects service quality—Client Satisfaction. This achievement not only recognizes the firm’s collective efforts but also affirms ASL LAW’s long-standing client-centric development strategy. ASL LAW Makes Its Mark…

Morocco Extends Safeguard Measure on Imported Hot-Rolled Steel

ASL LAW trade remedy specialists analyzing Morocco’s safeguard extension on hot‑rolled steel at Hanoi office

According to information from the Vietnamese Mission in Geneva, World Trade Organization has been notified by Morocco of its decision to continue extending the safeguard measure currently applied to imported hot-rolled steel products. This is a global safeguard measure that may directly impact the export activities of Vietnamese enterprises. General Information on the Case The…

Vietnam advances pilot digital asset framework

ASL LAW regulatory attorneys analyzing Vietnam's crypto pilot framework and MOF Decision 96 at Hanoi office

(Published on VIR) Vietnam’s evolving digital asset framework is expected to improve market transparency and create conditions to attract qualified foreign investors into a more regulated ecosystem. Vietnam’s emerging legal framework for cryptoasset exchanges reflects a gradual and controlled regulatory approach. Under current Vietnamese law, cryptoassets are not recognised as legal tender, and their legal…

Warning of potential Canadian safeguard investigation into imported wood products

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing CITT's wood safeguard inquiry notice at Hanoi office

On April 21, 2026, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) – under the Ministry of Industry and Trade – received information from the Vietnam Trade Office in Canada that Canada’s Minister of Finance and National Revenue, François-Philippe Champagne, has requested the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) to consider initiating a safeguard investigation on certain…

Canada initiates sunset review of anti-dumping measures on concrete reinforcing bar (rebar)

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing CBSA sunset review notice on concrete reinforcing bar at Hanoi office

On April 21, 2026, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) – under the Ministry of Industry and Trade – received information from the Vietnam Trade Office in Canada that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has officially initiated a sunset review of prior anti-dumping findings concerning concrete reinforcing bar (rebar). This is an important…

Egypt officially imposes safeguard measures on imports of hot-rolled steel (HRC/HRFS)

ASL LAW trade remedy attorneys analyzing Egypt’s safeguard decision on hot-rolled steel imports at Hanoi office

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) has received information that the competent authority of Egypt has issued a decision to impose definitive safeguard measures on imports of hot-rolled steel products, including Hot Rolled Flat Steel (HRC/HRFS). This development follows a lengthy investigation process and is expected to have a significant impact on steel exporters,…

Egypt imposes safeguard measures on imports of cold-rolled steel (CRC), galvanized steel (HDG/GI), and pre-painted steel (PPGI)

ASL LAW trade remedy specialists reviewing Egypt’s safeguard decision on CRC HDG and PPGI steel at Hanoi office

The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) has announced that the competent authority of Egypt has officially issued a decision to impose safeguard measures on imports of flat steel products, including cold-rolled steel, galvanized steel, and pre-painted steel. The decision follows an investigation which found a significant surge in imports causing serious injury to the…

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