Programme supporting enterprises in optimising opportunities from EVFTA debuts (Monday, March 29,2021)

A cooperation programme to help businesses to optimise advantages from the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) through the Vietnam-EU e-commerce platform made debut in Hanoi on March 26.

  Vietnam, UK exchange official notes of UKVFTA (Monday, March 29,2021)

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs To Anh Dung on March 26 chaired a ceremony to exchange official notes between Vietnam and the UK confirming the effective date of the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA).

  EVFTA pushes up Vietnam’s exports to Sweden (Thursday, March 11,2021)

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has clearly helped promote trade between Vietnam and Sweden, with Vietnam’s export turnover to the country in January surging 99.94 percent year-on-year, according to the Vietnamese Trade Office in Sweden.

  EVFTA adds fresh impetus to seafood exports to EU market (Wednesday, March 10,2021)

Squid and octopus exports to the EU market have continued to enjoy robust growth during the opening months of the year due to the enforcement of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), according to data released by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

  Vietnamese NA, EP discuss EVFTA implementation (Thursday, December 3,2020)

Representatives from the Vietnamese National Assembly and the European Parliament (EP) discussed the implementation of the European Union – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), during an online meeting on December 2.

  Vinh Phuc assists enterprises in optimising EVFTA opportunities (Wednesday, November 11,2020)

The authorities of the northern province of Vinh Phuc are implementing a series of measures to help local enterprises fully tap the opportunities brought about by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which took effect in August 1.

  Thailand ready to sign RCEP in mid-November (Monday, November 9,2020)

Thai Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit will represent Thailand to sign the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by the middle of this month, said the Bangkok Post on November 7.

  EVFTA brings myriad opportunities for Vietnam exporters: official (Monday, October 19,2020)

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), two months after taking effect, has brought back several opportunities for Vietnamese exporters, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh at a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 17.

  EVFTA helps boost Vietnam’s agricultural exports to EU (Wednesday, October 14,2020)

Vietnam earned an estimated 711 million USD from exporting agricultural products to the European Union (EU) in August and September, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

  Vietnam, RoK cooperate in sustainable sesame production (Tuesday, October 13,2020)

Research results on sesame production, processing, and trading from experts in Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) were the topic of discussion at a workshop held in the north-central province of Nghe An on October 8 and 9.

  Vietnam continues institutional reform as part of EVFTA commitment (Tuesday, October 13,2020)

Vietnam is continuing its institutional reform commitments made in the historic EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) in an aim to boost exports of agricultural products and attract more investment from the EU trading bloc.

  HCM City customs sector helping companies abide by EVFTA (Wednesday, October 7,2020)

The HCM City Customs Department has been implementing a number of measures to help the local business community optimise the benefits to be had from the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and boost import-export activities.

  EVFTA brings new impetus for Vietnam’s fishery exports (Wednesday, September 23,2020)

Shipments of Vietnamese fishery products to the EU in August, the first month the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement took effect, increased by around 10 percent over July, demonstrating the positive effect of the deal.

  Ben Tre announces first shipment of fruit to EU after EVFTA takes effect (Friday, September 18,2020)

A ceremony was held in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre on September 17 to announce the first shipment of its fruit to the EU under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

  Vietnam ships first batch of coffee to EU under EVFTA (Thursday, September 17,2020)

The first batch of Vietnamese coffee destined for the EU under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) was exported on September 16.

  Vietnam exports first batch of shrimp to EU under EVFTA (Tuesday, September 15,2020)

The export of the first batch of frozen shrimp to several European countries under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) was marked with a ceremony in the south central province of Ninh Thuan on September 11.

  EVFTA: Opportunity for Vietnam-Netherlands trade cooperation (Thursday, September 10,2020)

Benefits generated by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and challenges to Dutch investors in Vietnam are among the topics discussed at a virtual forum on September 9.

  Webinar discusses opportunities from EVFTA for French investors (Monday, September 7,2020)

The Embassy of Vietnam in France, the French institute of applied geopolitical studies (EGA Institute) and Foyer Vietnam on September 4 co-hosted a webinar on opportunities brought by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.

  Garment sector poised to grasp EVFTA opportunities for higher exports (Friday, September 4,2020)

As a means of compensating for a drop in export orders due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, several local textile and garment businesses are striving to seize upon opportunities brought about by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

  Vietnam urged to join global value chain through EVFTA (Tuesday, September 1,2020)

The Government should provide additional assistance in reducing costs and simplifying administrative procedures to help local firms get more involved in the global value chain and therefore make the most of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), insiders believe.

  Maritime service providers in request for EVFTA assistance (Friday, August 21,2020)

While the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement is expected to bring about huge bonanzas, Vietnamese maritime transport service giants such as Saigon Newport Corporation and Vietnam Maritime Corporation are facing an uphill battle to satisfy strict rules while seeking supporting policies from the government.

  Hanoi active in seizing opportunities from EVFTA (Friday, August 21,2020)

Having recognised the advantages for exports created by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), Hanoi has designed a number of measures to make full use of the opportunities it brings about.

  Seafood exports increase after EVFTA comes into effect (Wednesday, August 19,2020)

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has said that seafood exports to Europe have seen many positive signs since the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into effect at the beginning of this month.

  EVFTA puts great pressure on Vietnamese retailers (Saturday, August 15,2020)

The implementation of the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), coupled with the increasing penetration rate of foreign businesses domestically, has led to great pressure being put on local retailers, according to business insiders.

  Vietnam-based Korean firms looking to benefit from EVFTA (Thursday, August 13,2020)

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) coming into force on August 1 will benefit Vietnam-based Korean companies exporting goods to the EU.

  Getting legal framework up to speed with EVFTA (Tuesday, August 11,2020)

With the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement coming into force, Vietnam’s investment and trade ties with the European Union are expected to receive a new boost. However, materialising these expectations depends largely on the success of the country’s efforts to accelerate regulatory reforms.

  PM gives green light to plan for EVFTA implementation (Tuesday, August 11,2020)

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a plan to implement the European-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which originally came into force on August 1.

  HCM City puts solutions in place to implement EVFTA (Tuesday, August 11,2020)

Since the European Commission first gave approval for the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) in October, 2018, Ho Chi Minh City has been active in implementing a range of solutions aimed at helping firms seize the opportunities of this agreement.

  Reform urgently needed for Vietnam to make use of EVFTA (Tuesday, August 11,2020)

Vietnam needs to reform its trade mechanisms while local businesses are advised to be more proactive to take advantage of the European Union - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

  Vietnam marks 25th anniversary of ASEAN partnership (Tuesday, August 11,2020)

On July 28, Vietnam marked the 25th anniversary of its accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh noted that by joining ASEAN, Vietnam had integrated into the region and the international community more confidently and proactively.