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6 Key Updates on Eurasian Economic Union Anti-Dumping Investigation on Tires from Vietnam
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has officially announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation concerning truck tires originating from Thailand and Vietnam. The decision follows a determination by the Domestic Market Protection Department of the EAEU Economic Commission that the sharp increase in tire imports could cause significant harm to the Union’s domestic manufacturing industry. …
10 Practical Lessons Anti Dumping Law Firms in Vietnam Rely On When Cases Get Serious
Anti-dumping investigations in Vietnam almost never happen in isolation. By the time a case is opened, the exporter is usually already working with a law firm in its home country on trade strategy, previous investigations elsewhere, and broader market risks. When Vietnam initiates proceedings, one more piece is added to that possible arrangement. We have …
5 Things Debt Recovery Law Firms in Vietnam Can Do for You And 3 They Simply Cannot
When foreign companies face unpaid invoices in Vietnam, the first instinct is often to find a strong law firm and let them fix it. We have seen this scenario many times in practice. In reality, even the best debt recovery law firms in Vietnam cannot make money appear where there are no assets, cannot ignore …
India Imposes 5 Years Anti-Dumping Duties on Hot-Rolled Steel From Vietnam
Introduction India has announced the imposition of anti-dumping duties for a period of five years on certain hot-rolled steel products originating in or exported from Vietnam. On November 13th, 2025, the Ministry of Finance of India confirmed that the measure aims to protect domestic steel producers from injury caused by unfairly priced imports. The decision …
Decree 239/2025/ND-CP Guiding Investment Law, A Vietnam’s Strategic Positioning in Asia
Background Decree 239/2025/ND-CP is issued to amend parts of Decree 31/2021/ND-CP which provide instructions for implementing Vietnam’s Investment Law. It took effect on September 3rd, 2025. The Decree 239/2025/ND-CP is expected to streamline licensing, especially by recognizing electronic dossiers with digital signatures, and to tidy up incentives and procedures after Vietnam’s recent administrative restructuring after moving …
How to Answer Anti-Circumvention Investigation Questionnaire: 6 Step Guide for Exporters
Introduction As global trade becomes increasingly regulated, exporters and producers face growing scrutiny under Vietnam’s trade remedy framework. One of the most complex and sensitive areas is the anti-circumvention investigation, which examines whether companies are intentionally altering production processes, supply chains, or export routes to evade existing anti-dumping or countervailing duties. When the Trade Remedies …
8 Essential Lessons Arbitration Counsel Helps Companies to Build Effective Dispute Strategies
Why Arbitration Matters More Than Ever When business relationships collapse, companies often discover too late that their contract’s dispute resolution clause is important. Arbitration, trusted for neutrality, speed, and cross border enforceability has become a core part of global commerce. As a practising arbitration counsel advising clients before domestic and international tribunals, we have seen …
What Foreigners Must Know Before They Buy an Apartment in Vietnam: 7 Steps
Foreigners have shown growing interest in Vietnam’s real estate market, not just for living, but also for long term investment or relocation. The law does allow foreigners to buy an apartment in Vietnam, but the process is sometimes not straight forward. There are ownership limits, project eligibility rules, and strict regulations about how an apartment …
Vietnam Corporate Compliance: 7 Balancing Acts. What Regulators Expect and What Your Foreign Owned Company Needs To Do
Generally, Vietnam welcomes foreign investment. At the same time, the country expects order and discipline. Vietnam corporate compliance is not only forms and stamps. It is daily practice. It shows respect for law, people, and the environment. For foreign owned companies, rules can feel complex and fast changing. From government’s angle, there are logics behind …
Vietnam Customs Law: 5 Essential Strategies to Avoid Costly Delays and Build Trust in Trade
A shipment that stops at the port for days can destroy profit and reputation. Most companies think the problem lies with logistics, but very often the real cause is misunderstanding or late adaptation to Vietnam customs law. Customs rules in Vietnam are changing fast. In 2025, the General Department of Customs announced that it had …