Progress clear on Vietnam’s trade path
May 18, 2023 | 15:57
After more than two decades of robust growth, Vietnam has again shown an exceptionally strong economic development in the past year. In the last 10 years, the volume of trade with the European Union has increased 2.3 times, and the EU is now Vietnam’s third-largest trading partner.
Amplifying EVFTA’s origin compliance
May 10, 2023 | 17:00
The European Union has been one of Vietnam’s key trading partners since the early days of Vietnam’s economic reform period. The partnership marked a significant milestone in the history of its bilateral cooperation as the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) entered into effect in August 2020.
Breakthroughs sought in order to curb drop in export figures
May 10, 2023 | 14:00
Economic headwinds have left exports and imports in the lurch in the first months of the year, with businesses thirsty for every order possible to keep themselves afloat
Rules paradox hinders plans for EU exports
April 17, 2023 | 15:15
Though the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement will remove import tariffs for many export items into the EU, costs for access to this market are set to increase in addition to strict rules of origin, making it difficult for exporters to benefit from the deal’s advantages.
The significance of Vietnam for US businesses and why they should take notice
March 29, 2023 | 11:15
Vietnam has gone from being a frontier economy in ASEAN to a flourishing, cost-effective, and industrial nation with long-term manufacturing potential.
Vietnam-Czech economic cooperation promoted
February 22, 2023 | 11:06
The Vietnam-Czech Business Forum took place on February 21 to create new opportunities for businesses.
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.
Vietnam and Poland ramp up robust economic cooperation
February 08, 2023 | 09:00
Vietnam and Poland continue to promote economic cooperation. Piotr Harasimowicz, chief representative officer at the Polish Investment and Trade Agency, shared with VIR’s Thanh Van about the prospects of partnership between two countries.
The catalyst to boost exports in 2023
January 31, 2023 | 11:55
Free trade agreements are instrumental in the performance of Vietnam’s export businesses, underpinning the country’s export target of 6 per cent in 2023.
Maximising the benefits of EVFTA
January 25, 2023 | 13:57
Entered into force in the context of the bilateral development of relations, the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has brought both positive impacts in many fields. Peter Bernhardt, Dr. Eduardo Austin and Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Athanasiadis of the ARISE+ Vietnam Project explain how Vietnam can face up to the challenges that the country’s private and public sector need to address in the years to come.
Reflecting on solid Finnish tie-ups
January 23, 2023 | 00:28
This year will be a special one for us as we celebrate 50 years of the Finland-Vietnam diplomatic relationship. After all that time, we are now witnessing strengthened relations and collaboration between the two countries expanded into several fields.
Fresh German milestones to come
January 22, 2023 | 23:10
Since Germany and Vietnam elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership in 2011, the cooperation between the two countries has developed strongly in various fields. According to the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment, as of December 20, 2022, Germany had over 440 valid projects in Vietnam registered at $2.37 billion, mainly focused on manufacturing, processing, and energy. Currently, about 500 German enterprises are active in Vietnam, creating 50,000 jobs.
Vietnamese EU exports benefit from trade deal
December 31, 2022 | 10:00
Vietnamese exports to the EU in 2022 are expected to touch nearly $48 billion thanks to the strong driving force of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
French businesses extend reach in green schemes in Vietnam
December 21, 2022 | 15:01
There is tremendous potential for French companies to tap into the sustainable development field. Adam Koulaksezian, executive director of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van about French companies’ initiatives to contribute to the sustainable development of Vietnam.
Taking advantage of EVFTA for imports
December 11, 2022 | 08:17
Thanks to the EVFTA, Vietnamese enterprises have opportunities to increase exports to the EU market and promote imported goods and raw materials from the EU with lower prices.
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