european music festival to kick off in hanoi

European Music Festival to kick off in Hanoi

The European Music Festival will return to Hanoi and HCM City featuring international and Vietnamese musicians from November 18 to 30.
ec official impressed by vietnams outcomes in iuu fishing combat

EC official impressed by Vietnam’s outcomes in IUU fishing combat

Director for the Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries’ International Ocean Governance and Sustainable Fisheries of the European Union Veronika Veits has expressed impression on Vietnam’s outcomes in following the EC’s recommendations regarding the settlement of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
famous european director stages shakespeares play in hanoi

Famous European director stages Shakespeare’s play in Hanoi

Renowned Austrian director Beverly Blankenship has teamed up with artists of the Hanoi-based Youth Theatre to stage a new edition of William Shakespeare’s popular play “Romeo and Juliet”, announced the theatre on November 13.
eu changes title for migration commissioner after outcry

EU changes title for migration commissioner after outcry

The incoming European Commission chief has changed the title of her migration commissioner from "Protecting our European Way of Life" following criticism it had far-right connotations, an EU official said on Wednesday (Nov 13).
european stock markets start week mostly lower

European stock markets start week mostly lower

European stock markets mostly slid on Monday (Nov 11) as traders reacted to fading US-China trade deal hopes, renewed unrest in Hong Kong, a stronger pound and political impasse in Spain.
eu embarrassed by incoming foreign policy chiefs twitter gaffe

EU embarrassed by incoming foreign policy chief's Twitter gaffe

The European Commission fielded questions on Friday (Nov 8) over a Twitter gaffe by its next foreign policy chief, current Spanish Foreign Minister Josep Borrell, who posted a sensitive extradition-related document from UK authorities on his feed.
us trade secretary says hope is to avoid new auto tariffs

US trade secretary says 'hope' is to avoid new auto tariffs

After some "very good conversations" with automakers in the European Union, Japan and elsewhere, the United States may not need to impose new tariffs on imported automobiles, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Sunday.
evfta gains in telecoms and banking

EVFTA gains in telecoms and banking

Even though a bigger lift in foreign ownership cap could become a driving force to lure further European investment in banking and telecommunications, the funding picture in these sectors remains a question on the back of enforcement of the landmark EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
ep officials hail vietnams readiness for evfta ipa

EP officials hail Vietnam’s readiness for EVFTA, IPA

Chairman of the European Parliament (EP)’s Committee on International Trade (INTA) Bernd Lange and INTA Vice Chairman Jan Zahradil highly evaluated Vietnam’s readiness and meticulous preparations for the approval of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) during a working trip to Vietnam from October 28-31.
new ecb chief lagarde criticises germany for low spending

New ECB chief Lagarde criticises Germany for low spending

Incoming European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde on Wednesday (Oct 30) took aim at Germany and other thrifty eurozone members running budgetary surpluses, saying they should increase their spending to shore up slowing growth.
vietnam to seriously realise commitments in deals with eu na leader

Vietnam to seriously realise commitments in deals with EU: NA leader

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan received a delegation of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade (INTA) led by its Chairman Bernd Lange in Hanoi on October 30.
south korea ratifies britain fta ahead of brexit

South Korea ratifies Britain FTA ahead of Brexit

South Korea's parliament on Monday (Oct 28) ratified a trade deal between Seoul and London that will take effect automatically following Britain's departure from the European Union.
merkel macron praise draghis european dream as ecb chief bows out

Merkel, Macron praise Draghi's 'European dream' as ECB chief bows out

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday (Oct 28) lauded Mario Draghi for defending "the European dream" in the face of opposition as he handed over a divided ECB to Christine Lagarde.
brexit no deal would harm team says mercedes chief wolff

Brexit no deal would 'harm' team, says Mercedes chief Wolff

The chief of British-based Formula 1 outfit Mercedes Toto Wolff said on Saturday (Oct 26) the United Kingdom crashing out of the European Union without a deal would harm his business.
europe firms may purchase 49pc in local banks

Europe firms may purchase 49pc in local banks

The Vietnamese Government may allow European financial firms to buy up to 49 per cent of only two local commercial banks, Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, Director of the WTO Integration Centre at the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said on Wednesday.