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EU warns will block jab exports, Biden doubles goal

March 26, 2021 | 09:54

The European Union warned Thursday it would block certain coronavirus vaccine exports, while President Joe Biden doubled his goal for doses administered in the US by the end of April to 200 million.

EU carbon tax plan compels local suppliers to step up

March 24, 2021 | 18:38

Vietnamese manufacturing exporters will be under pressure to invest in greener solutions once the European Union adopts a resolution on placing a carbon tax on some products from outside the bloc that do not meet decarbonisation standards

Door swings open for further EU-Vietnam development

January 15, 2021 | 09:00

Vietnam and the European Union have experienced 30 years in their bilateral diplomatic relationship. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs To Anh Dung writes about both sides’ comprehensive strides in all sectors over the past decades, with shared brighter prospects awaiting ahead.

URGENT: Brexit talks stuck on fish, fair trade and enforcement

December 07, 2020 | 15:57

Negotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal between Britain and the European Union are still blocked over fishing rights, rules for fair trade and an enforcement mechanism, European diplomats said Monday.

EU provides 1.3 million EUR to assist flood victims in central Vietnam

October 29, 2020 | 09:54

The European Union (EU) announced on October 28 that it would provide 1.3 million EUR (over 1.5 million USD) to bring “critical humanitarian assistance to families affected by severe flooding” in central Vietnam.

EU announces new partnership with 19 ASEAN research institutions

September 10, 2020 | 16:38

Nineteen ASEAN research institutions will benefit from new research grants provided by European Union (EU), the EU Mission to ASEAN has announced.

UK PM gives October 15 deadline for Brexit deal

September 07, 2020 | 12:36

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given an October 15 deadline for a post-Brexit trade agreement with the European Union, brushing off fears about "no-deal" chaos if talks fail.

Getting legal framework up to speed with EVFTA

August 07, 2020 | 08:00

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.

EVFTA implementation roadmap of Vietnam and European Union (Infographics)

August 04, 2020 | 09:02

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is considered a comprehensive and high-quality trade pact, which is in line with regulations set by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The deal is expected to boost Vietnam's exports when it comes into force.

European stocks split as EU seeks virus deal

July 18, 2020 | 09:13

Europe's main stock markets moved in mixed directions on Friday as traders watched EU leaders hunker down to try to thrash out the terms of a huge post-coronavirus economic rescue plan.

Institutional tweaks to open up EU investment

June 18, 2020 | 08:00

Although Vietnam’s adoption of trade and investment agreements with the European Union are expected to be a boon for Vietnam, it triggers a need for the country to continue intensifying regulatory reforms – a key to help attract more investors and businesses from the EU.

EVFTA remains guiding light in mitigating trade depletion

March 25, 2020 | 10:00

The European Union entry ban on its wide borders, which came into effect last week, comes in a crucial year for Vietnamese exporters to the EU, leading to the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement to become ever more important for both sides in the year to come.