heartier european appetite for ma dealmaking via new free trade agreement

Heartier European appetite for M&A dealmaking via new free trade agreement

Many traditional areas such as oil and gas, consumer goods, food and beverages, and retail have seen an increase in mergers and acquisitions investment in Vietnam. Stefano Pellegrino and Kent Wong from EuroCham’s Legal Sector Committee talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about how the improvements in the legal framework motivate the trend amidst the upcoming enforcement of the landmark EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
eurochams strong support for deal

EuroCham’s strong support for deal

Together with the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) was signed in Hanoi on June 30, 2019. Nicolas Audier, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, provides an in-depth analysis of how the EVIPA will help protect EU investors’ benefits when they do business in Vietnam after it takes effect.
smoother rules can help eu groups thrive

Smoother rules can help EU groups thrive

While a recently-issued government decree is expected to solve some sticky issues on planning, EU businesses are still facing certain challenges in the development of their projects. Kent Wong, vice-chairman of the EuroCham Legal Sector Committee, discussed how the new decree and the Law on Planning can bring benefits to the business community.
hcmc seeks fdi for over 250 projects

HCMC seeks FDI for over 250 projects

The authorities of Ho Chi Minh City have recently convened a conference to seek FDI source for 255 projects. 
market for beverage ripe for change

Market for beverage ripe for change

Many provisions set out in the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement would directly and positively impact the Vietnamese market for spirits, making it one of the most promising markets in Asia, but European businesses have outlined key challenges in market access, including the ban on selling alcohol on the Internet and unstable tax policies.
new whitebooks key themes

New Whitebook’s key themes

EuroCham’s Whitebook 2019 is set to be launched this week, and features a number of interesting insights. Nicolas Audier, EuroCham’s co-chairman, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy on the focus of recommendations from members and fresh opportunities of the ambitious EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
eu pharmaceuticals find appetite with trade deal

EU pharmaceuticals find appetite with trade deal

European Union investment in Vietnam’s lucrative pharmaceutical industry is expected to surge on the back of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. EuroCham’s Pharma Group director Geraldine Dufresne gives a deep analysis into how the landmark deal can change the EU investment picture in the industry.
european business remains positive about doing business in vietnam

European business remains positive about doing business in Vietnam

New data from EuroCham’s Business Climate Index (BCI) has revealed that European business leaders remain positive about doing business in Vietnam.
eurocham to celebrate 20 years in vietnam soon

EuroCham to celebrate 20 years in Vietnam soon

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), which represents over 1,000 investors, will hold a special Gala Dinner & Business Awards on November 16, 2018 to celebrate two decades in Vietnam.
vietnams newest corridor to europe

Vietnam’s newest corridor to Europe

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and the Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) between Vietnam and the EU have just been adopted by the European Commission and will be submitted to the European Council for official signature later this year, before approval in the European Parliament in early 2019. EuroCham co-chairman Nicolas Audier provides in-depth analysis on how the IPA will help protect the benefits of investors from the EU when they do business in Vietnam.
annual vietnam foodservice industry seminar on horizon

Annual Vietnam Foodservice Industry Seminar on horizon

Eurocham, in collaboration with Decision Lab, will hold the annual Vietnam Foodservice Industry Seminar on November 14 in Ho Chi Minh City to provide insights on Vietnam's food and beverage industry.
evfta has positive impact on vietnams economy european firms

EVFTA has positive impact on Vietnam’s economy: European firms

The business members of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) are optimistic about the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA)’s impacts on Vietnamese economy, with nearly 80 percent predicting a rosy future.
vietnam gains 6 more points in business climate index

Vietnam gains 6 more points in Business Climate Index

Vietnam gained 84 points for the second quarter of 2018 in the Business Climate Index (BCI), up six points from the previous quarter, according to new data from the BCI survey released by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) on October 4.
stoxplus six key takeaways from vietnam renewable energy conference

StoxPlus: Six key takeaways from Vietnam renewable energy conference

Developing a bankable PPA and striking key factors in successful renewable energy deals are two of the six key takeaways from Vietnam Renewable Energy Conference, co-organsed by StoxPlus and Eurocham on August 23.
european firms optimistic about vietnams business environment

European firms optimistic about Vietnam’s business environment

European firms remain optimistic about the business environment in Vietnam, according to EuroCham’s latest Business Climate Index (BCI).