evfta opens up new era in eu vietnam trade ties italian experts

EVFTA opens up new era in EU-Vietnam trade ties: Italian experts

The European Parliament’s approval of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) marks the start of a new era with significance meaning in the trade ties between Vietnam and EU members, according to an Italian expert on Vietnam.
guardiola says he will 100 per cent stay at man city despite euro ban

Guardiola says he will '100 per cent' stay at Man City despite Euro ban

Pep Guardiola insisted on Wednesday (Feb 19) that he will stay with Manchester City and vowed that the "truth will prevail" over their shock two-year ban from European competitions.
business as usual as man city seek quick decision on appeal

'Business as usual' as Man City seek quick decision on appeal

Manchester City hope to have their appeal against a two-year ban from European football by UEFA heard by the Court of Arbitration before the start of next season's Champions League, according to City Football Group CEO Ferran Soriano.
smorgasbord of opportunities from freshly approved evfta

Smorgasbord of opportunities from freshly approved EVFTA

With ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement, the floodgates are expected to open for a new wave of European investment into the Vietnamese market, especially in services, ICT, finance, transport, and distribution.
doors open for free trade with the eu

Doors open for free trade with the EU

The adoption of trade and investment agreements with the European Union offers Vietnam opportunities to attract more investment and increase its exports to EU member states, making the country less dependent on traditional markets. Thanh Dat reports.  
bumps and benefits for citizens in post brexit uk

Bumps and benefits for citizens in post-Brexit UK

The rest of 2020 is crucial for the development of a new United Kingdom as it detaches itself from the European Union. Dr. Cuong Phu Nguyen, architect in the UK, discusses what could be in store for the country, as well as the possible impacts on the Vietnamese community.
manchester citys european ban shocks klopp

Manchester City's European ban shocks Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said on Saturday (Feb 15) he felt a sense of "shock" after Premier League rivals Manchester City were hit with a two-season ban from European football.
evfta evipa improve vietnams position in world arena infographics

EVFTA, EVIPA improve Vietnam’s position in world arena (Infographics)

The European Parliament (EP) on February 12 ratified the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA). The trade pacts help Vietnam enhance its role in the world arena.
pm hails eps approval of free trade agreement with vietnam

PM hails EP’s approval of free trade agreement with Vietnam

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc described the European Parliament’s ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement as a great event of the year that marks the 30th anniversary of Vietnam-EU diplomatic relations.
brexit aftermath confronts firms with regulatory conundrum

Brexit aftermath confronts firms with regulatory conundrum

The aftermath of Brexit and upcoming trade discussions between the United Kingdom and the European Union are likely to involve significant amounts of time and energy on the issue of regulations, and how far the UK will eventually diverge from existing EU regulations.  Dr. Deborah Elms, executive director of the Asian Trade Centre in Singapore, writes about the sticky regulatory situation ahead.
evfta evipa unleash market potential for european firms german minister

EVFTA, EVIPA unleash market potential for European firms: German minister

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), which were ratified by the European Parliament (EP) on February 12, offer significant business opportunities for European enterprises, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Peter Altmaier has said.
european parliament approves historic fta with vietnam

European Parliament approves historic FTA with Vietnam

The European Parliament has just approved the European Union's free trade agreement with Vietnam, consisting of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the accompanying Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), the bloc's most comprehensive trade pact with a developing country and a further European push into Asian markets.
european parliament votes for approval of evfta

European Parliament votes for approval of EVFTA

On February 12, the European Parliament will vote to approve the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).  
us says eu understands 5g risks but pushes on huawei

US says EU understands 5G risks but pushes on Huawei

The United States on Thursday (Jan 30) welcomed the European Union's new rules on fifth-generation internet but pressed them to go further after the bloc resisted Washington's pressure to ban China's Huawei directly.
brexit punches us 13 billion hole in eu finances

Brexit punches US$13-billion hole in EU finances

When Britain leaves the European Union at midnight on Friday (Jan 31) the bloc loses the second-biggest net contributor to its budget, leaving a €12-billion (US$13-billion) hole in its finances.