hai duong revokes licences of four foreign invested projects

Hai Duong revokes licences of four foreign-invested projects

Hai Duong People’s Committee decided to revoke the investment certificates of four foreign-invested projects with the total registered capital of $37.9 million.
evfta promises an enhanced vietnam

EVFTA promises an enhanced Vietnam

The National Assembly has passed the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement, ushering in a new economic, trade, and investment co-operation outlook for both Vietnam and the EU. Bui Thanh Son, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, writes about the deals as an important step to realising Vietnam’s Strategy for International Integration until 2020, with a vision to 2030.
nas ratification of evfta evipa significant deputy fm

NA’s ratification of EVFTA, EVIPA significant: Deputy FM

The recent ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) by the National Assembly, along with the decision by the European Parliament (EP) to adopt the two agreements, confirms the desire and determination of the two parties to further deepen bilateral relations 30 years after establishing diplomatic ties, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
quang ninh reaches beyond remarkable pci 2019 results

Quang Ninh reaches beyond remarkable PCI 2019 results

With three consecutive years on top of the ranks of the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI), the northeastern province of Quang Ninh has demonstrated its strong commitments to creating a favourable business and investment environment. However, it seems that the rapid economic growth rate is forcing provincial authorities to innovate ceaselessly, both in depth and acceleration.
quang ninh reemerges as safe and attractive tourism destination

Quang Ninh reemerges as safe and attractive tourism destination

After its successful attempt to control the COVID-19 outbreak, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh has recovered its position as an attractive destination for visitors and investors.
german tape manufacturer to build plant in vietnam

German tape manufacturer to build plant in Vietnam

Hamburg-based tesa last month announced that it will invest €55 ($60.4 million) in a tape adhesive plant in Vietnam, making it the 15th production site that tesa will operate worldwide, alongside large plants in Germany, Italy, the US, and China.
vietnam presents antibacterial face masks to us

Vietnam presents antibacterial face masks to US

The Vietnamese Government on April 16 presented 200,000 antibacterial cloth face masks to the US government and people to support them in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
vietnam turns tide of ma downturn

Vietnam turns tide of M&A downturn

Vietnam is going against the flow of slowing merger and acquisition (M&A) deal-making across the Asia-Pacific region, with a vibrant market forecast for 2020. Building on his wealth of experience in cross-border investment and M&A transactions, Dang Thanh Son, partner at Baker McKenzie’s Hanoi office, discusses Vietnam’s M&A performance in 2019 and shares his expectations for the coming year.
deputy foreign minister visits ep to discuss ratification of vietnam eu deals

Deputy foreign minister visits EP to discuss ratification of Vietnam-EU deals

Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son paid a visit to the European Parliament (EP) from January 13 to 16 to discuss the ratification process of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).
25 years of building and developing at vinausteel

25 years of building and developing at Vinausteel

One of the country’s leading steel manufacturers is celebrating a quarter of a century at the top, with plans in the works to aim for higher capacity and more state-of-the-art technology with a brand new mill in northern Vietnam in the next five years.
essex lorry deaths uk sends four dossiers to vn for verification coordination

Essex lorry deaths: UK sends four dossiers to VN for verification coordination

Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son told reporters on Monday that the UK side has sent four sets of dossiers related to the Essex lorry deaths to the Ministry of Public Security to ask for verification coordination.
a belgian toast at haiphong festival

A Belgian toast at Haiphong festival

A Belgian culture and cuisine festival will provide a three-day tour of the finest selection of beers and iconic traditional dishes from the country, paired with music performances from both Belgian and Vietnamese artists.
vietnam australia cooperate in empowering women in foreign service

Vietnam, Australia cooperate in empowering women in foreign service

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade co-organised a forum in Hanoi on October 3 to promote women’s empowerment in the foreign service in the digital age.
ma odds growing stronger

M&A odds growing stronger

Vietnam’s economy is expected to continue its rising momentum this year, partly attributable to robust waves of mergers and acquisitions. Dang Thanh Son, partner at Baker McKenzie Vietnam, highlights current hurdles and difficulties in the M&A market to help the market develop in a sustainable manner.
vinashin ex leaders prosecuted for abusing position

Vinashin ex-leaders prosecuted for abusing position

The Hanoi People’s Court on Wednesday sentenced four former leaders of State-run Vietnam Shipping Industry Corporation (Vinashin), now the Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (SBIC) for abusing their positions and power to appropriate assets at the first instance trial in Hanoi.