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(Written By Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien, Partner, ASL Law – Published on Vietnam Investment Review) In an era where the global minimum tax framework is redefining international fiscal competition, traditional tax-based incentives are rapidly losing their efficacy as the primary magnet for foreign investment. Recognising this global paradigm shift, Vietnam has introduced a new…
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Apr
Apr
The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam has recently announced that the Department of Agriculture of the Philippines (DA) has officially initiated a preliminary investigation into the application of global safeguard measures on imported rice, based on a petition submitted by the domestic industry. This move indicates that Philippine authorities are strengthening protective measures to safeguard…
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Apr
Apr
Decree No. 100/2026/ND-CP introduces new provisions on the fast-track substantive examination of patent applications, establishing a clear legal mechanism to shorten processing time and enhance examination efficiency in Vietnam. This regulation is considered an important step in prioritizing strategic technology patents, commercially exploited inventions, and inventions serving urgent national needs. Strengthening the examination timeframe and…
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Apr
Apr
In the context of the growing demand for brand protection, shortening the processing time for trademark applications has become a major concern for businesses and investors in Vietnam. Decree No. 100/2026/ND-CP introduces new regulations on the fast-track examination of trademark applications, establishing a new legal mechanism to support enterprises in obtaining protection certificates more quickly,…
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Apr
Apr
On December 10, 2025, at the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly, the Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Intellectual Property Law No. 131/2025/QH15 was officially adopted and took effect on April 1, 2026. The enactment of this law marks a significant adjustment in the intellectual property legal framework, aiming…
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Apr
Apr
The warning list of products at risk of trade remedy investigations, origin fraud, and illegal transshipment shows that many of Vietnam’s key export sectors are facing increasing risks in major markets such as the United States, the EU, Canada, Australia, Mexico, India, and Indonesia. The products under warning mainly fall into five major groups: wood…
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Apr
Apr
On April 2, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 612/QĐ-BCT on the imposition of provisional anti-circumvention trade remedy measures on certain hot-rolled steel products originating from the People’s Republic of China (China). The decision aims to control the increasing imports of hot-rolled steel and ensure the effectiveness of the…
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Apr
Apr
On March 27, 2026, the South African International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) published a Government Gazette notice announcing the termination of the anti-circumvention investigation into anti-dumping duties on automobile, bus, and truck tires imported from Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam. This decision marks the official conclusion of the investigation after South African authorities declined to approve…
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Apr
Apr
On July 8, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 1978/QĐ-BCT to initiate the sunset review of anti-dumping measures on certain H-shaped steel products originating from Malaysia (Case No. ER01.AD12). Based on the investigation timeline and applicable legal regulations, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam has officially announced the conclusion…
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Apr
Apr
On December 31, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 3804/QĐ-BCT to initiate a new exporter review in the anti-circumvention trade remedy investigation concerning certain sugar products (Case No. NR04.AC02.AD13-AS01). This marks the next step in the trade remedy proceeding to ensure that the application of trade remedy measures is…
