The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has recently released a draft Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation, outlining significant changes aimed at strengthening science and technology human resources, incentivizing science and technology workers, commercializing research outcomes, and improving the management of state budget-funded science and technology programs. Expansion of Science and Technology Human Resources…
From July 1, 2024, Vietnam will officially implement e-notarization through in-person and online modes, as stipulated in the 2024 Law on Notarization. This pivotal reform aims to enhance convenience and accessibility while maintaining the legal integrity of notarized documents. Modes of E-Notarization Offline E-Notarization In offline e-notarization, applicants engage directly with notaries in person to…
Disciplinary actions are a legitimate tool for employers to maintain order and discipline in the workplace. However, this right must be exercised in compliance with the law to avoid legal risks and to protect the lawful rights of employees. In 2025, with the evolving legal environment in Vietnam, employers should take note of key aspects…
Workplace rules are essential tools for employers to manage and operate their businesses effectively while complying with the law. In Vietnam, establishing and implementing workplace rules not only ensures the rights and obligations of both employers and employees but also minimizes potential labor disputes. However, for workplace rules to be recognized and legally effective, employers…
On January 17, 2025, a representative of Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, authorized by the Government, signed a bilateral agreement with the United States regarding the imposition of anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese fish fillets with the U.S. Government’s representative, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). On January 8, 2018, Vietnam officially…
On January 14, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 143/QĐ-BCT to officially impose anti-dumping measures on prestressed steel strand products from Malaysia, Thailand, and China (Case AD17). On July 5, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1704/QĐ-BCT to investigate anti-dumping measures on prestressed steel strand…
Recently, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam issued an official notice regarding the acceptance of applications for exemption from anti-dumping measures (Case AD18), including documents specified in Article 14 and Appendix III of Circular No. 37/2019/TT-BCT. On December 24, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 3453/QĐ-BCT to impose official anti-dumping measures…
On January 14, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 143/QĐ-BCT to impose official anti-dumping measures on prestressed steel strand products from Malaysia, Thailand, and China (Case AD17). On July 5, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1704/QĐ-BCT to investigate anti-dumping measures on prestressed steel strand…
Effective February 1, 2025, Vietnam’s energy sector will enter a transformative phase with the implementation of the new Electricity Law. This comprehensive reform replaces the nearly two-decade-old legislation, addressing challenges and creating a robust legal framework to promote clean energy development and a competitive energy market. Approved by the National Assembly on November 30, 2024,…
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed the development of a comprehensive e-commerce law aimed at enhancing the regulatory framework for digital commerce. This proposed legislation will address several critical aspects of e-commerce operations, ensuring alignment with current legal regulations and fostering sustainable growth. Below are the major policies outlined in the proposal: Supplementing…