Grab’s acquisition of Uber may have broken law

Thursday, Dec 13, 2018

Grab’s acquisition of Uber had signs of violating the Competition Law, said the Viet Nam Competition Authority (VCA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Authorities handle over 1,200 complaints from consumers in H1 2018

Friday, Jul 27, 2018

The Viet Nam Competition Authority (VCA) received and handled more than 1,200 requests and complaints from consumers in the first half of this year.

Only 2% cooperatives have access to loans

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Only some 2 per cent of cooperatives have access to loans, while most still manage by themselves, the Viet Nam Cooperative Alliance (VCA) reported.

Grab-Uber deal may be illegal: VCA

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Grab’s acquisition of Uber could have violated the Competition Law, said officials of the Viet Nam Competition Authority (VCA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, adding that they might begin an official investigation.

MoIT investigates Grab’s Uber buy

Tuesday, Apr 17, 2018

Vietnam Competition Authority (VCA), under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, has decided to conduct a preliminary investigation into Grab’s purchase of Uber’s stakes in Viet Nam.

MoIT orders Grab to report on acquisition of Uber

Thursday, Mar 29, 2018

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on Tuesday asked Grab Taxi Company Limited to report on its acquisition of Uber in the Southeast Asian market, including Viet Nam.

VCA supervises slowing down of iPhones

Monday, Jan 22, 2018

The Viet Nam Competition Authority (VCA), under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, said it would supervise the slowing down of older iPhones taking into account the interest of Vietnamese customers.

VCA to terminate temporary anti-dumping duties on H-shaped Chinese steel

Thursday, Jul 27, 2017

Viet Nam Competition Authority (VCA), under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), has announced the termination of temporary anti-dumping duties on H-shaped steel imported from China.

88,560 smugling cases detected in H1

Monday, Jul 24, 2017

In the first six months of 2017, authorities uncovered 88,560 cases of smuggling, prosecuting 1,100 cases involving 1,372 people.

MoIT extends deadline for requests on anti-dumping steel import tax

Friday, Jul 21, 2017

The Viet Nam Competition Authority will continue to receive requests from businesses seeking to ease or lift the anti-dumping tax on imported cold-rolled stainless steel.

VN lacks tools to net pyramid sharks

Wednesday, May 03, 2017

Viet Nam lacks the legal wherewithal to deal comprehensively with dubious multilevel marketing companies operating in the country, officials say.

Fertiliser businesses call for domestic protection

Tuesday, Apr 18, 2017

The Viet Nam Competition Authority (VCA) issued a document last week certifying that the domestic fertiliser companies’ dossiers on the possibility of applying trade defence instruments are valid.  

Public talks on anti-dumping fees

Saturday, Nov 05, 2016

Viet Nam Competition Authority (VCA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will hold a public consultation with related parties on investigations for anti-dumping tariffs on coated steel sheets.

VCA warns mobile users against getting scammed

Saturday, Oct 01, 2016

Viet Nam Competition Authority (VCA), under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, has urged mobile phone users to contact service providers when they notice abnormal account activity or suspect value-added services being activated automatically.

Authority warns of e-currency fraud

Friday, Sep 16, 2016

Viet Nam Competition Authority (VCA) has warned of fraud related to the trading of virtual currency and raising funds through a multi-level practice.