evfta obligations can brew up coffee success

EVFTA obligations can brew up coffee success

Bolstered by the growing demand in the EU, Vietnam’s coffee industry has a major opportunity to capture a bigger market share on the European continent.
in search of access to efta markets

In search of access to EFTA markets

Vietnam has been in negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) since 2012. Karin Büchel, head of FTAs and EFTA at the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs in Switzerland, highlights the benefits to both sides once such an agreement is in place.
vietnam gathering speed to traverse evfta expressway

Vietnam gathering speed to traverse EVFTA expressway

As Vietnam enters a new era with the European Union, the country has been advised to find more solutions to support domestic businesses, with greater efforts to boost regulatory reforms to get the most out of the deal.
evfta offers new prospects to european economies

EVFTA offers new prospects to European economies

The EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which came into effect on August 1, not only opens up opportunities to spur Vietnam's economy but also offers new prospects to European economies at a time of global financial uncertainties, according to the German press agency DPA.
getting legal framework up to speed with evfta

Getting legal framework up to speed with EVFTA

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. However, materialising these expectations depends largely on the success of the country’s efforts to accelerate regulatory reforms.
evfta implementation roadmap of vietnam and european union infographics

EVFTA implementation roadmap of Vietnam and European Union (Infographics)

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.
circular economy central to covid 19 recovery and long term growth across asean

Circular economy central to COVID-19 recovery and long-term growth across ASEAN

The EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC), the primary voice for European business in the ASEAN region, on July 29 published “Advancing ASEAN’s Circular Economy Agenda”, a position paper outlining the value of circular economy models that contribute to post-pandemic revival strategies.
european firms more positive about vietnams business climate

European firms more positive about Vietnam’s business climate

European businesses are more positive about Vietnam’s trade and investment environment in the first few months after COVID-19, the Business Climate Index (BCI) unveiled by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) on July 22 showed.
uk and eu hold latest talks as window for trade deal narrows

UK and EU hold latest talks as window for trade deal narrows

Britain and the European Union resume talks on Tuesday, with the clock running down to a year-end deadline for a new post-Brexit deal to replace half a century of integration.
european stocks split as eu seeks virus deal

European stocks split as EU seeks virus deal

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.
global stocks dip as ecb chief calls for quick action from brussels

Global stocks dip as ECB chief calls for quick action from Brussels

Global stocks fell Thursday following mixed US economic data and earnings, and as the European Central Bank chief called on EU leaders to quickly agree on a huge recovery plan
eu leaders back together but divided over revival plan

EU leaders back together but divided over revival plan

The leaders of the European Union hold their first face-to-face summit in five months on Friday, but the reunion seems unlikely to bridge their divide over a post-virus economic rescue plan.
eu chief calls for agreement on economic relaunch

EU chief calls for agreement on economic relaunch

EU chief Charles Michel has called on European leaders to agree on a plan to relaunch the bloc's virus-ravaged economy, two days before a key summit in Brussels.
what next for manchester city after champions league reprieve

What next for Manchester City after Champions League reprieve?

Manchester City can breathe easy after avoiding the painful consequences of a two-season ban from European competition as a result of their successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
milan eye euro return after holding napoli

Milan eye Euro return after holding Napoli

AC Milan kept their hopes of European football alive on Sunday with a 2-2 draw at Napoli that leaves them with a strong chance of reaching the Europa League.