bilateral uk relations set to soar ever higher

Bilateral UK relations set to soar ever higher

Vietnam and the United Kingdom are boosting their bilateral strategic partnership in all sectors, including trade and investment. On the threshold of a major financial and investment promotion forum in London this week, Ian Gibbons, British Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City and director of UK Trade & Investment in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Dat about the significance of the event, and the two nations’ trade and investment co-operation outlook.
wood exporting blocks chopped down by vpa

Wood exporting blocks chopped down by VPA

With the EU being among the largest importers of Vietnamese wood products, the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the two sides will help the Southeast Asian nation to both lure more European investment and expand its wood product exports to not only the EU but also many other potential markets. Thanh Dat reports.
landmark day arrives as evfta and ipa inked

Landmark day arrives as EVFTA and IPA inked

After several years of required patience, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and the Investment Protection Agreement have finally been signed, ushering in a new era for both sides to further rivet bilateral trade and investment co-operation. Thanh Dat reports.
ths organic triumph

TH’s organic triumph

Through great efforts, a famous Vietnamese dairy giant is continuing to join the leaders in the domestic milk industry with its fresh organic products.
ftas opening options for overseas investors

FTAs opening options for overseas investors

With its engagement in many free trade agreements, Vietnam is becoming an enticing destination for foreign investors who want to engage with the country to improve their supply chains. Thanh Dat reports.
vietnam elected for major un role

Vietnam elected for major UN role

With growing global prestige and a wish to contribute further to the international community, Vietnam has won a seat on the UN Security Council for the 2020-2021 period, and a series of priorities to focus on during the tenure have already been outlined. Thanh Dat reports.
economic improvement top priority at na session

Economic improvement top priority at NA session

The seventh session of the 14th National Assembly kicks off this Monday, with an assortment of solutions to be discussed to further fuel corporate performance in the context of the country’s economic growth signalling a slowdown. Thanh Dat reports.
developing from strength to strength

Developing from strength to strength

Since June 2017 when Resolution No.10-NQ/TW of the fifth plenary of the 12th Party Central Committee was issued, defining the private sector as an important impetus of the Vietnamese economy, local privately-owned enterprises have been developing from strength to strength, making major contributions to the country’s economic growth. Thanh Dat reports.
th group strives for agricultural quality

TH Group strives for agricultural quality

With a big focus on hi-tech agricultural investment resulting in a surge in revenue and profit over the past few years, TH Group has continued taking the lead in applying high technology into agricultural projects in Vietnam. Thanh Dat reports.
cptpp to transform local agribusiness

CPTPP to transform local agribusiness

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership is expected to bring numerous export and investment opportunities to agricultural businesses in Vietnam. However, it also poses some challenges that cannot be weathered overnight. Thanh Dat reports.
vietnam and the us seeing a surge in bilateral ties

Vietnam and the US seeing a surge in bilateral ties

Vietnam and the United States are expecting a surge in bilateral ties fuelled by President Donald Trump’s second visit to the Southeast Asian nation, with trade and investment becoming a prime focus.
gvcs in reach thanks to agricultural investment

GVCs in reach thanks to agricultural investment

Over the past few years, the Vietnamese agricultural sector has gradually climbed global value chains via improvements in product quality based on modern technology. However, much remains to be done for the sector to reduce its raw material exports. Thanh Dat reports.
state visits to aid neighbouring ties

State visits to aid neighbouring ties

Party General Secretary, State President Nguyen Phu Trong’s visits to Laos and Cambodia will help boost Vietnam’s strong ­bilateral co-operation with these western neighbours, with new orientations ahead.
th group widens global influence

TH Group widens global influence

Locally-invested TH Group is taking the lead in developing the country’s hi-tech agricultural sector, making a splash in overseas markets thanks to an expansion in ­business and investment.
growing opportunities for agricultural sector

Growing opportunities for agricultural sector

In 2018, the Vietnamese agro-forestry-fishery sector weathered all difficulties to hit a seven-year growth record. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong talked with VIR’s Thanh Dat about the key reasons behind this impressive achievement, with an increase in overseas investment, and opportunities from new-generation free trade agreements.