NEWS

From March 1, 2026, Vietnam customs will have the authority to suspend clearance if counterfeit goods are suspected

EM - The Ministry of Finance has just issued Circular No. 06/2026/TT-BTC amending and supplementing Circular 13/2015/TT-BTC (which was amended by Circular 13/2020/TT-BTC) to complete the legal framework for inspecting, supervising, and handling imported and exported goods showing signs of counterfeiting and intellectual property rights infringement.

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LEGAL

Designation of the focal agency for implementing 3 major Free Trade Agreements

TCTM - Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn signed Decisions: 126/QĐ-TTg, 127/QĐ-TTg, 128/QĐ-TTg designating the focal agencies for implementing the three Agreements: The Free Trade Agreement between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the European Union (EVFTA); The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); The Free Trade Agreement between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UKVFTA).

LEGAL

The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes to supplement the concept of 'counterfeit goods' in the Commercial Law

TCTM - The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes to elevate the concept of "counterfeit goods" to the level of Law in the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of 4 laws in the field of industry and trade. This aims to remove current legal bottlenecks, ensure uniform application in management and violation handling, and increase the effectiveness of combating and preventing counterfeit goods in the market.

DAILY NEWS

Fire at Ecohome 3 Apartment Building, Residents Escape via Stairway

TCTM - A fire broke out on the morning of February 6, 2026, in a 9th-floor apartment at the Ecohome 2 apartment complex (Hanoi), causing many residents to panic and flee. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation and clarification.

LEGAL

Regulations on the recognition of foreign conformity assessment results under the amended 2025 Law on Standards and Technical Regulations

TCTM - Recently, the Government issued Decree No. 22/2026/ND-CP detailing a number of articles and measures for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations. Notably, it includes regulations on the issues of mutual recognition and unilateral recognition of foreign conformity assessment results.

VIETNAM ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION

Ziehl-Abegg records revenue exceeding 1 billion Euros for the first time

TCTM - Ziehl-Abegg (Germany) – one of the global technology corporations in the fields of control, electric motors, and ventilation systems – has just announced its business performance results and notable technological advancements in 2025.

NEWS

From March 1, 2026, Vietnam customs will have the authority to suspend clearance if counterfeit goods are suspected

Designation of the focal agency for implementing 3 major Free Trade Agreements

VNEA proposes recognition of international conformity assessment bodies

Part 1: Re-evaluating the ventilation of elevator shaft

From July 1st, 2025: Provincial People’s Committees officially take over quality management of imported elevators and escalators

Vietnam Elevator Association proposes that the Ministry of Home Affairs address difficulties faced by enterprises in implementing Circular No. 13

How many organizations have been designated to test elevators under Circular No. 13/2024/TT BLDTBXH?

Elevator prices may increase by 63 million VND due to Circular No. 13 and Decision No. 496 issued by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs

What forms the basis for elevator maintenance cost estimates?

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Vietnam Fire and Rescue Police Department has stopped issuing Inspection Certificates for elevator doors and dividers

Ministry of Construction: Many fire prevention and fighting consulting units choose solutions that exceed standards for more favorable approval

Elevator Maintenance Procedures Users and Managers Need to Know