Vietnam Anti-dumping Investigation on Prestressed Steel Bars from China – AD24: What Interested Parties Should Know

August 10, 2026July 29, 2026 by Linh Pham

On July 27, 2026, The Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Decision No. 1903/QD-BCT to formally commence the anti-dumping investigation on prestressed steel bars originating from China (Case AD24) What the Anti-dumping Investigation on Prestressed Steel Bars Covers The investigation covers certain prestressed steel bar products originating from China, classified under HS codes …

EPC Contract Review in Vietnam: 9 Clauses Foreign Contractors Should Check Before Signing

August 10, 2026July 28, 2026 by Tuan Nguyen

EPC contract review in Vietnam should happen before the foreign contractor signs, mobilizes people, or starts regulated construction work. An EPC contract signed from a standard template without Vietnam-specific review can later create licensing problems, payment delay, variation disputes, handover pressure, and dispute risk. Foreign contractors often focus on price, technical scope, and project schedule. …

Malaysia Anti-dumping Investigation on Aluminium Zinc Coated Steel from Vietnam

August 10, 2026July 28, 2026 by Linh Pham

Malaysia has opened an anti-dumping investigation on aluminium zinc coated steel products originating in or imported from China, Taiwan (China), and Vietnam. The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia (MITI) issued the initiation notice on July 17, 2026. Interested parties, including producers and exporters in Vietnam, have until August 17, 2026 to submit …

Real Estate Disputes in Vietnam: 7 Warning Signs Before Litigation

September 28, 2026July 27, 2026 by Tuan Nguyen

Real estate disputes in Vietnam often begin before either party files a claim. Warning signs usually appear in deposit pressure, unclear authority, title inconsistencies, late mortgage issues, shifting handover dates, or conflicting payment records. The practical objective is to protect the legal and commercial position while the transaction may still be corrected. Preserve the record, …

Branch Office in Vietnam: 10 Checks on Eligibility, Scope and Parent Liability

August 14, 2026July 24, 2026 by Tuan Nguyen

A branch office in Vietnam is not a general shortcut for every foreign company. It is available only when the foreign trader, the proposed activity and Vietnam’s market-opening position satisfy the relevant conditions. Its licensed scope must also support the business the parent expects it to perform. The strategic consequence is direct exposure. A branch …

Employment Law in Vietnam: 4 Practical Considerations for Foreign Employers

August 10, 2026July 23, 2026 by Tuan Nguyen

For foreign employers, employment law in Vietnam is a business planning question, not merely a compliance exercise. Decisions about the employing entity, workforce model, compensation, work authorisation, performance management and exit shape operating speed, cost, business continuity and dispute exposure long before any dispute appears. Foreign investors, country heads and regional management need a workforce …

Nominee Property in Vietnam: 7 Risks When Foreigners Buy Under a Friend or Spouse’s Name

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by Tuan Nguyen

Nominee property in Vietnam describes a practical situation in which one person funds the property while another person, often a Vietnamese friend, partner, relative or spouse, is named on the title. It may begin as a convenient response to foreign ownership limits, but it can create serious problems of control and evidence. The core difficulty …

Real Estate Tax in Vietnam: 9 Taxes and Fees Buyers and Sellers Should Know

September 23, 2026July 21, 2026 by Tuan Nguyen

Real estate tax in Vietnam affects both the seller’s net proceeds and the buyer’s total acquisition cost. The parties should identify taxes, fees and building charges before the deposit and sale contract make the price commercially difficult to change. Not every item applies to every transaction. An individual resale, a developer sale and a company …

Selling Property in Vietnam: 7 Legal and Tax Checks Before Transfer

August 10, 2026July 21, 2026 by Tuan Nguyen

Selling property in Vietnam should be planned before the seller accepts a deposit. A successful transfer depends on title evidence, signing authority, mortgage release, tax, buyer eligibility, payment sequencing and a documented handover. Foreign and expatriate sellers often focus on price and timing. The harder questions are whether the seller can transfer the property as …

How to Set Up a Representative Office in Vietnam: 10 Practical Steps

August 14, 2026July 20, 2026 by Tuan Nguyen

Before a foreign trader legalizes documents or signs a long lease, it should confirm two things that it is eligible to set up a representative office in Vietnam and that the planned activities fit the limited representative-office role. A well-prepared application cannot cure a structure that is wrong for the business. The critical path usually …

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