Given the challenging economic situation in Vietnam, where major producers of Vietnam’s key goods face declining orders and union fee reductions, the government has proposed that the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) consider reducing union fees by 50%. This would mean a reduction from 2% to 1% of the mandatory fee, with an extended…
The Government has just issued Decree 70/2023/ND-CP amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP regulating foreign workers (employees) working in Vietnam and recruiting employ and managing Vietnamese workers working for foreign organizations and individuals in Vietnam. Amended regulations related to intra-enterprise movement Decree 70/2023/ND-CP has amended and supplemented the concepts of experts,…
In 2023, Vietnam has witnessed a significant step forward in the protection and promotion of copyright through the implementation of new regulations. These changes have been made to adapt to the rapid development of the digital economy and creative industries, providing new opportunities for creators and establishing an optimal legal environment to safeguard their works…
The Intellectual Property Law of Vietnam is an important legal framework that governs intellectual property rights in areas such as copyright, trademarks, and many other aspects related to creativity and innovation. In 2022, the Vietnam Intellectual Property Law underwent a series of notable amendments to adapt to the rapid development of technology and international integration,…
On September 1, 2023, the Anti-Dumping Commission of Australia (ADC) issued the Statement of Essential Facts in relation to Australia’s anti-dumping investigation into Vietnamese copper tube products imported into the country. On March 22, 2021, the Anti-Dumping Commission of Australia (ADC) initiated an anti-dumping investigation into Vietnamese copper tube products after reviewing the application by…
With the official elevation of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Vietnam from Comprehensive Partners to Comprehensive Strategic Partners for Peace, Cooperation, and Sustainable Development, Vietnam’s economy is expected to experience robust development in the near future. Vietnamese businesses, as the backbone of the entire Vietnamese economy, will also undergo comprehensive development, especially…
In recent times, many high-profile deals in Vietnam have been signed with the premise of establishing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). An example is the $10 billion MoU in the aviation services sector between Vietnam Airlines and Boeing to purchase 50 737 Max aircraft, within the framework of realizing and promoting the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership…
(Published on Vietnam Investment Review’s website) In order for foreigners to work in Vietnam, employers and employees must comply with regulations governing the issuance of work permits. Vietnamese law has specific regulations on conditions for such people to work here, conditions for recruitment and employment of foreigners in Vietnam, procedures for issuance of work permits,…
On September 11, 2023, the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) published a notice initiating an administrative review of certain Vietnamese export products subject to anti-dumping or countervailing duties. The products under review by the U.S. include: If a business does not engage in export activities during the review period but is still listed in…
On August 31, 2023, the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) issued preliminary determinations for the 19th administrative review (POR19) of Vietnamese frozen fish fillets covering the period from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022. On March 10, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued its final determination for the 17th administrative review (POR17)…