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ABSTRACT
Contents
CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION 10
1.1. Purpose of the study 10
1.2. Scope and Method of the study 11
CHAPTER II. OVERVIEW OF SAFEGUARD MEASURES 12
2.1. Definition of safeguard measures 12
2.2. Objective of safeguard measures 12
CHAPTER III. REGULATIONS ON SAFEGUARD MEASURES UNDER WTO AGREEMENTS 16
3.1. Substantive rules 16
3.1.1. Overview of Regulations on safeguard measures under WTO 16
3.1.2. Conditions for the Application of Safeguard Measures 22
3.2. Procedure rules 28
3.2.1. Investigation 28
3.2.2. Notification 30
3.2.3. Consultation 31
3.2.4. Application of the measures 32
3.3. Safeguard Measures on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) 34
3.3.1. Global Safeguard Measures 34
3.3.2. Regional and Bilateral Safeguard Measures 38
CHAPTER IV. VIETNAMESE LEGAL SYSTEM OF SAFEGUARD MEASURES 50
4.1. Legal basis 50
4.2. Substantial rules 51
4.2.1. Conditions for the application of safeguard measures 51
4.2.2. Type of safeguard measures 52
4.3. Procedure rules 53
4.3.1. Investigation 53
4.3.2. Notification 56
4.3.3. Consultation 59
4.3.4. Application of safeguard measures 59
4.4. Safeguards in United States and European Union Trade Law 63
4.4.1. Safeguards in United State Trade Law 63
4.4.2. Safeguard in European Union (EU) Law 66
CHAPTER V. IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFEGUARD MEASURE IN VIETNAM (CASE STUDY)- EXPERIENCE FOR VIETNAMESE ENTERPRISES 71
5.1. The threat of imported goods to Vietnam due to the impact of FTAs 71
5.2. Reality of application of the safeguard measures in Vietnam 73
5.3. Safeguard case: Float glass 78
5.3.1. Fact and investigative process 78
5.3.2. Final Decision 82
5.3.3. The case analysis and lessons for Vietnamese Enterprises 82
5.4. Solution to improve the effectiveness of safeguard measures in Vietnam - Experience for Vietnamese Enterprises 92
5.4.1. Improvement for domestic associations and enterprise's capacity and human resources 92
5.4.2. Solutions to improve the enterprise's awareness and access to information 93
CHAPTER VI. CONCLUSION 104
REFERENCES 105