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.

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 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.

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.

Vietnamese steel producers demand anti-dumping measures

Friday, Jul 22, 2016

The Viet Nam Competition Authority (VCA) said it has received an appeal from domestic steel enterprises, demanding imposition of anti-dumping measures on H-shaped Chinese steel products.

VN steel firms to pay US tax

Saturday, Jun 11, 2016

Three Vietnamese steel firms will pay zero tax after answering the anti-dumping questionnaire of the US Commerce Department (DOC). But other Vietnamese exporters of steel pipes will pay the maximum tax of 113 per cent.

VCA questions acquisition of VN Metro stores

Friday, May 06, 2016

The Viet Nam Competition Authority (VCA) has asked for details of the Metro supermarket acquisition by a Thai company in accordance with Viet Nam''s established laws on competition.