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ASL Law Firm | English | AcademicThink | Jan. 22, 2026 | Regulation

On 31 December 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Decision No. 3804/QD-BCT to initiate a new shipper review concerning the application of anti-circumvention trade remedy measures on certain sugar products (case number: NR04.AC02.AD13-AS01). The review’s scope, content, and duration are outlined in the decision and its accompanying notice. The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam, as the investigating authority, has issued investigation questionnaires to relevant foreign producers and exporters to collect necessary information for the investigation, with a submission deadline of 25 February 2026 (Hanoi time).

Foreign producers and exporters are urged to fully cooperate and submit accurate and complete responses by the deadline. Failure to do so will lead the investigating authority to rely on available information when making determinations, as per Article 75 of the Law on Foreign Trade Management. Handling of confidential information during the process will comply with the confidentiality requirements specified in Article 11 of Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP. Detailed guidance on questionnaire completion, submission format, and deadlines is provided within the questionnaire.

The article also recommends affected manufacturers and exporters familiarize themselves with the review procedure and seek timely assistance from specialized legal experts, such as ASL Law. ASL Law is a top-tier Vietnamese law firm recognized by Legal500, Asia Law, WTR, and Asia Business Law Journal, with offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, offering practical and lawful advice on anti-dumping and trade remedy matters among other legal services.

Vietnam Net - E | English | News | Jan. 22, 2026 | UndeterminedEconomic Growth

Vietnam is projected to achieve at least 10% GDP growth in 2026, with per capita GDP expected to reach between $5,400 and $5,500. This follows a strong economic performance in 2025, where Vietnam recorded more than 8% GDP growth despite global trade tensions and tariff risks, especially from the U.S. Vietnam also achieved a record trade volume of $928 billion in 2025, an 18% increase year-on-year, with significant export growth, particularly to the U.S., Russia, and China.

The country's export structure is shifting towards higher-value industries, with electronics now making up 35% of total exports, up from 5% in 2010, while textiles and footwear have declined significantly. Companies like Anh Kim Food JSC and Nghia Son Furniture Co., Ltd. exemplify Vietnam's expanding export ambitions and resilience, with products being tailored for international markets outside Asia.

Looking ahead, Vietnam aims to capitalize on its strategic advantages such as low labor costs, geographic location, and extensive free trade agreements to attract foreign direct investment in manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and high-tech R&D. Experts emphasize the importance of reinvesting export earnings and FDI into infrastructure, education, healthcare, digital transformation, and workforce upskilling to strengthen long-term productivity and economic resilience.

Maintaining fiscal discipline and safeguarding the banking system is critical, given Vietnam’s limited capacity for risky monetary policies. Diversification away from reliance on a few markets or products is also essential, encouraging domestic firms to enhance capabilities in design, marketing, and after-sales services to capture more value and mitigate external shocks. Achieving sustainable growth will require strategic policy execution and building stronger economic foundations rather than short-term gains.

Đại diện Thương mại Mỹ: Ông Trump sẽ áp thuế khác nếu Tòa án phán quyết bất lợi

VN Express | Local Language | News | Jan. 22, 2026 | Regulation

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated on January 19 that if the Supreme Court rules the current import tariff policy under President Donald Trump illegal, the administration would promptly implement alternative tariffs. Greer emphasized that multiple options had been prepared to maintain the administration’s trade goals, allowing Trump to invoke other statutes to impose similar tariffs. He affirmed that tariffs would be reinstated "the very next day" to address the issues the President identified, and remained optimistic about a favorable Supreme Court ruling.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted that, in case of an unfavorable ruling, the Trump administration might rely on the Trade Act of 1974, which permits imposing tariffs up to 15% for 150 days to address a "large and serious balance of payments deficit." Additionally, the Tariff Act of 1930 could enable tariffs up to 50% on imports from countries engaged in discriminatory trade practices against the U.S.

The Supreme Court was expected to issue a decision on January 20 regarding the legality of Trump's import tariffs, which had been previously ruled illegal by both the U.S. Court of International Trade and the Federal Court of Appeals. Although no ruling was guaranteed on that day, the market anticipated a decision due to the Trump administration's request to expedite the process since hearing arguments began in November 2025.