italy hit by 368 new coronavirus deaths hospitals in crisis

Italy hit by 368 new coronavirus deaths, hospitals in crisis

Italy on Sunday (Mar 15) reported a one-day record death toll and leaders warned of a bed and artificial respirator shortage in the European epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic.
us european airlines in government talks over coronavirus support

US, European airlines in government talks over coronavirus support

Major US and European airlines said on Friday (Mar 13) they had begun discussions with governments on obtaining financial assistance to weather a crippling travel slump brought on by the coronavirus, which has cobbled global travel and threatens thousands of industry jobs.
vietnam denies entry from 27 european countries over covid 19 concerns

Vietnam denies entry from 27 European countries over COVID-19 concerns

As the global COVID-19 pandemic is reaching increasingly serious proportions, visitors from Europe's Schengen area and the UK will be temporarily refused entry to Vietnam starting from March 15, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today.
vietnam halts visa exemption for eight european nations

Vietnam halts visa exemption for eight European nations

The Vietnamese government has decided to suspend its unilateral visa exemption policy for citizens from eight European countries: Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Spain, which will officially take effect from March 12.
eu considers taking in 1500 child refugees in greece germany

EU considers taking in 1,500 child refugees in Greece: Germany

The European Union is considering taking in up to 1,500 migrant children who are currently housed in Greek camps, Germany said Monday (Mar 9).
rules of origin pose questions for sectors jostling for position

Rules of origin pose questions for sectors jostling for position

Although the free trade agreement between the European Union and Vietnam will offer great opportunities for wood investors and exporters, its rules of origin may not provide a big boon to local textile and garment businesses.  
eu deal to force blanket progress

EU deal to force blanket progress

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has been adopted by the European Parliament and is now awaiting approval from the European Council and Vietnam’s National Assembly. Do Thanh Huyen, assistant manager of business intelligence at consultancy firm Dezan Shira & Associates, looks into the issues Vietnamese enterprises may face once the EVFTA comes into force.  
italy deploys emergency field hospitals to fight covid 19

Italy deploys emergency field hospitals to fight COVID-19

A blue tent packed with masked medics in nylon overalls and rubber gloves greets patients outside an Italian hospital at the European epicentre of the new coronavirus epidemic.
investors upbeat regarding evfta

Investors upbeat regarding EVFTA

European companies are eager to grasp new business and investment opportunities from the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement.
new direction for brits enables vietnamese ties

New direction for Brits enables Vietnamese ties

After over three years since the decision was made, on January 31 the United Kingdom finally left the European Union after nearly half a century of membership. The Brits have since moved into an implementation period until the end of the year, in which time it will attempt to forge brand new ties not only with Europe, but the rest of the world. British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward spoke with VIR’s Thanh Dat about the prospects between the UK and Vietnam, with a bilateral free trade agreement on the horizon.
uefa confident coronavirus outbreak will not derail euro 2020 plans

UEFA 'confident' coronavirus outbreak will not derail Euro 2020 plans

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said Tuesday (Mar 3) he was confident European football's governing body could deal with any worst-case scenario in relation to the upcoming Euro 2020 as the continent battles to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
lyon take derby honours to boost european hopes

Lyon take derby honours to boost European hopes

Lyon built on their midweek Champions League win over Juventus as Moussa Dembele's brace gave them a 2-0 win over bitter derby rivals Saint-Etienne on Sunday (Mar 1), lifting them up to fifth in France's top flight.
uk talks tough on eu post brexit trade deal

UK talks tough on EU post-Brexit trade deal

Tensions between Britain and the European Union are high ahead of post-Brexit trade talks next week, but experts say a deal is possible - even if it falls below what many businesses want.
arsenal knocked out of europa league

Arsenal knocked out of Europa League

Youssef El-Arabi scored in the last minute of extra-time as Olympiakos knocked Arsenal out of the Europa League on Thursday (Feb 27) on a night when four former European champions were eliminated.
essex lorry deaths ha tinh police charge seven with organizing brokering illegal emigration

Essex lorry deaths: Ha Tinh police charge seven with organizing, brokering illegal emigration

Police in the central province of Ha Tinh said on February 20 it has issued decisions to start criminal proceedings against seven suspects on the charge of organizing, brokering illegal emigration under Article 349 of the Penal Code.