dairy groups pursue public funding

Dairy groups pursue public funding

A string of dairy companies are tapping into public funds and eager to expand their presence in both local and regional markets, while European players are expected to take advantage of country’s stronger milk demand.
brexit deal met with relief across europe

Brexit deal met with relief across Europe

After four long years of debate, negotiation, elections, and more debate, the United Kingdom has finally and officially left the European Union. Nevertheless, even though a bare bones exit deal was agreed at the last minute and welcomed in some quarters, remaining issues for the UK economy are mounting as it forges new relationships with the rest of the world, including Vietnam.
restoring confidence after a challenging year

Restoring confidence after a challenging year

The confidence of European business leaders in Vietnam is returning thanks to the government’s response to COVID-19 during 2020, with the focus on embracing the opportunities in a new normal. Nicolas Audier, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, delves into the performance of members and possible scenarios towards 2021.
canada and britain sign interim deal to avoid tariff increase after brexit

Canada and Britain sign interim deal to avoid tariff increase after Brexit

Canada and Britain have signed a temporary agreement to avoid an increase in tariffs between the two countries after the British exit from the European Union in early 2021, Ottawa said Tuesday.
eu leaders wish to strengthen cooperation with vietnam

EU leaders wish to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam

President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen have sent congratulations to President Nguyen Phu Trong and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on the 30th founding anniversary of Vietnam-EU diplomatic ties.
european nations tighten virus curbs as christmas surge fears grow

European nations tighten virus curbs as Christmas surge fears grow

Several European countries on Wednesday imposed tighter coronavirus restrictions ahead of Christmas, as the United States reported another record number of new infections.
uk and eu extend brexit talks after ditching deadline

UK and EU extend Brexit talks after ditching deadline

The European Union and Britain will return to the negotiating table on Monday after agreeing to abandon a supposed make-or-break deadline for a post-Brexit trade pact.
eu is a top partner of vietnam in many fields pm

EU is a top partner of Vietnam in many fields: PM

The European Union (EU) is a top partner of Vietnam in many fields and the relationship with the bloc holds a strategic and important position in the country’s foreign policy, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said while receiving Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti, Head of the EU Delegation to Vietnam, in Hanoi on December 10.
psg v basaksehir champions league game suspended after alleged racist abuse by official

PSG v Basaksehir Champions League game suspended after alleged racist abuse by official

Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League game with Istanbul Basaksehir was suspended on Tuesday and will be completed a day late after both sets of players walked off in protest amid allegations of racism by one of the match officials, in an unprecedented incident in European football's elite club competition.
urgent brexit talks stuck on fish fair trade and enforcement

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

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.
juve inter play catch up on ac milan before big european games

Juve, Inter play catch-up on AC Milan before big European games

Juventus host city rivals Torino on Saturday looking to close the gap on high-flying Serie A leaders AC Milan before next week's final Champions League group clash at Barcelona.
confidence offered with evfta implementation

Confidence offered with EVFTA implementation

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force on August 1, is expected to help heat up mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam’s retail market. Nicolas Audier, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Van about the future trend of European investment in the local retail market via this channel.
european investors upbeat about vietnam as business confidence rebounds

European investors upbeat about Vietnam as business confidence rebounds

European investors are optimistic about the prospects of Vietnam as shown by the Business Climate Index (BCI) of the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) rebounding in Quater.
mueller focuses on bayern despite calls for germany recall

Mueller focuses on Bayern despite calls for Germany recall

Thomas Mueller admitted he watched Germany's humiliating loss to Spain with horror, but insists his focus remains on European champions Bayern Munich despite demands the playmaker be recalled to the national side.
interest broadening for swiss groups in vietnam

Interest broadening for Swiss groups in Vietnam

Switzerland is now tightening bilateral investment ties with Vietnam as one of the largest European investors in the country. Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Ivo Sieber shared with Celine Luu some of the fascinating fields that Swiss corporations are interested in, and how Vietnam should improve on their tailor-made policies to lure in more Swiss funds through free trade agreements.