Vietnam prepares for EU’s sustainable textiles overhaul
August 21, 2023 | 15:22
As the European Union attempts to transition to a more sustainable and circular economy, exporting nations will confront new laws and criteria to access the EU market, notably when it comes to garments and textiles.
Malaysia, Indonesia, EU agree to tackle concerns over deforestation rules
August 08, 2023 | 15:53
Malaysia and Indonesia, the world's largest palm oil producers, have agreed with the European Union (EU) to promote mutual understanding and tackle concerns over the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and benchmarking via an ad hoc joint task force (JTF) co-chaired by the three parties.
Smooth progress bodes well for EVFTA
August 08, 2023 | 09:00
In the three years since the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement entered into force, notable growth in bilateral exports between both sides has been evident.
Firms adopting innovative survival methods
August 03, 2023 | 11:24
Firms are still grappling with mounting hardships. There has been little sign of improvement in export order intake, which has even fallen below expectations.
Vietnam needs roadmap for carbon neutrality in light of CBAM
July 31, 2023 | 18:26
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), to be implemented on October 1, has caused concern over the impact it may have on Vietnamese exports.
ASEAN, EU join hands in protecting labour migrants in Southeast Asia
July 11, 2023 | 16:49
The 2nd ASEAN-EU Dialogue on Safe and Fair Labour Migration and the launch of awareness-raising campaign videos for the ASEAN Safe and Fair Migration Campaign, held in the Philippines on July 4-7, brought together over 70 policymakers, practitioners, and representatives of civil society and international organisations.
Export pressure on steel groups heightens
July 11, 2023 | 13:42
When competing with China's massive output to meet the rising demand, Vietnam's steel exports are hampered.
Deforestation-free coffee production to comply with EU regulations
July 03, 2023 | 18:08
The MARD, EU, and IDH hosted a conference on deforestation-free coffee production on June 29.
EU strikes deal to give users more control over data
June 29, 2023 | 12:00
The EU has reached an agreement giving users greater access to their data and control over how the digital information is used by companies.
EU extends import restrictions on steel
June 08, 2023 | 16:04
The EU persists in imposing safeguards on a number of Vietnam-imported steel products.
Apprehension apparent over fresh CBAM regulations
June 07, 2023 | 10:55
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism could help Vietnam set up a carbon market, so long as taxes are used to balance economic growth and emissions.
Optimism rises for stellar EU investment across Vietnam
May 05, 2023 | 09:18
The future of EU investment in Vietnam looks promising, with many opportunities in digitalisation, renewable energy, and sustainable development.
UK settles £2.3bn trade row with EU
February 13, 2023 | 15:51
Britain said Thursday it had paid a whopping £2.3 billion ($2.8 billion) to settle a long-running row with the EU, despite having quit the bloc.
Strength to strength in EU relations
February 08, 2023 | 10:37
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has helped elevate trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the EU since it took effect in August 2020. Giorgio Aliberti, Ambassador and Head of the European Union Delegation to Vietnam, writes about how the EVFTA has contributed to this cooperation, and concerns from the EU side regarding the implementation process.
Thailand, EU to resume FTA talks in March
January 27, 2023 | 11:17
Thailand and the EU have agreed to pursue free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations in the first quarter this year, after nearly a decade of stagnation.
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