DƯƠNG THÁI TRUNG

Doctor of Economics Duong Thai Trung, Former Senior Specialist of the Ministry of Industry and Trade – Head of the Advisory & Business Support Division. He is an expert with over 25 years of experience in policy and legal development; implementation guidance, inspection, and management of commercial activities; and development of goods circulation and distribution in the domestic market (within the functions and mandates of the Ministry of Industry and Trade). He is among the senior professionals who have made significant contributions to the formulation of national trade strategies and the development of the legal framework governing domestic commerce.

Prior to joining Vietlink Law Firm, he held notable positions, including:

• Senior Specialist – Department of Domestic Market Management and Development, Ministry of Industry and Trade (retired in September 2025).

• Doctor of Economics – Institute for Industry and Trade Strategy and Policy Research (2023).

I. Key Professional Contributions

Throughout his tenure, Dr. Duong Thai Trung participated in and led numerous important policy research and drafting initiatives, including:

• Participation in drafting a series of decrees, circulars, and national strategies on trade and the domestic market.

• Direct contribution to the Law on Prevention and Control of Harmful Effects of Alcoholic Beverages (2019).

• Membership in multiple Government- and Ministry-level drafting committees and editorial teams.

• Principal investigator and contributor to numerous scientific research projects and in-depth reports serving ministerial and governmental policy-making.

• Author and co-author of research works and professional publications highly regarded within academic circles and state management agencies.

• Direct responsibility for licensing activities related to tobacco and alcohol trading, including issuance of licenses, guidance, and inspection of traders’ business operations in these sectors.

II. Awards and Recognition

His contributions have been recognized through various commendations, including:

• Certificates of Merit from the Minister of Industry and Trade (2012–2022);

• Ministerial Emulation Fighter Title (2020, 2021);

• Certificates of Merit from the Secretary of the Party Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (2017, 2023, 2024).

III. Advisory Areas at Vietlink Law Firm

With his strong professional foundation and extensive practical experience, Dr. Duong Thai Trung currently serves as Senior Advisor and expert at Vietlink Law Firm in the following areas:

• Trade and market policy;

• Investment and business conditions;

• Management of regulated sectors (alcohol, tobacco, petroleum, gas, commercial infrastructure, etc.);

• Legal framework for commodity exchanges and domestic trade;

• Distribution and goods circulation policy.

IV. Education

• Doctor of Economics (2023) – Institute for Industry and Trade Strategy and Policy Research;

• Master of Economics (1999) – Hanoi University of Agriculture I;

• Bachelor of Economics (1994) – Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry.

V. Professional Expertise and Skills

• Legal policy development in the field of commerce;

• Advisory and support for issuance of commercial licenses; advisory and compliance support for enterprises operating in conditional business sectors;

• Project management and international cooperation;

• Policy leadership and coordination;

• Data analysis and application of information technology in management;

• English proficiency – Level C.