eurocham proposes solutions to ongoing power shortages

EuroCham proposes solutions to ongoing power shortages

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) wrote a letter to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to propose a series of short- and long-term measures designed to alleviate the effects of the ongoing power shortages.
progress clear on vietnams trade path

Progress clear on Vietnam’s trade path

After more than two decades of robust growth, Vietnam has again shown an exceptionally strong economic development in the past year. In the last 10 years, the volume of trade with the European Union has increased 2.3 times, and the EU is now Vietnam’s third-largest trading partner.
amplifying evftas origin compliance

Amplifying EVFTA’s origin compliance

The European Union has been one of Vietnam’s key trading partners since the early days of Vietnam’s economic reform period. The partnership marked a significant milestone in the history of its bilateral cooperation as the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) entered into effect in August 2020.
exporters anxious over eu carbon tax implementation

Exporters anxious over EU carbon tax implementation

With the European Union to begin use of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in October, the changes will have a direct impact on four categories of industrial products exported by Vietnam to the EU.
air pollution kills 1200 children a year eu agency

Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: EU agency

Air pollution still causes more than 1,200 premature deaths a year in under 18's across Europe and increases the risk of chronic disease later in life, the EU environmental agency said Monday.
backlog remains in new decree on medical devices

Backlog remains in new decree on medical devices

We highly applaud the Vietnamese government for its continuous efforts in the process of building and perfecting the legal framework and the strong and positive support to the European business community in Vietnam this year.
wider recognition a top reason for upping bank activity abroad

Wider recognition a top reason for upping bank activity abroad

Vietnamese banks are proactively expanding their presence in the foreign markets in order to serve more customers. Kent Wong, chairman of the Legal Committee at the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Celine Luu the positives and negatives associated with the practice.
eurocham proposes ip infringement prosecutions

EuroCham proposes IP infringement prosecutions

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) has proposed strong enforcement measures to fight against serious copyright infringement. The threat to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) has caused significant damage to creators, as well as negatively impacted sales from legitimate consumers.
eurocham highlights digitisation in trade and economic development

EuroCham highlights digitisation in trade and economic development

At the high-level session of the VBF 2023, the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) provided numerous recommendations to increase the attractiveness of Vietnam to international investors and to the development of a green economy through digitisation.
vietnam suggested to join european circular economy stakeholder platform

Vietnam suggested to join European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform

Vietnam can take part in the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP) to make use of Europe’s initiatives and experience in this regard, according to ECESP Vice President Cillian Lohan.
vietnam moving towards deforestation free coffee production

Vietnam moving towards deforestation-free coffee production

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the European Union, and the Vietnam Administration of Forestry jointly held a technical workshop on deforestation-free coffee production and commercialisation this week in Hanoi.
businesses eye new openings with medical revision

Businesses eye new openings with medical revision

After years of waiting, the revised Law on Medical Examination and Treatment will help businesses and health facilities solve a number of issues. Qadeer Raza, chairman of the Medical Devices and Diagnostics Sector Committee under the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about how important the new law is.
eurocham launches 2023 whitebook in hanoi

EuroCham launches 2023 Whitebook in Hanoi

The European Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (EuroCham) held a business-to-government dialogue forum in Hanoi on February 16 to launch its 2023 Whitebook, seeking to strengthen ties with the country in terms of the green economy and sustainable development.
uk to implement new trading scheme for cambodia

UK to implement new trading scheme for Cambodia

Cambodia will start benefiting in April from the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), a new type of customs preference unveiled by the European country in August 2022.
garment and textile groups cracking on with orders

Garment and textile groups cracking on with orders

Despite woes from domestic and export markets, garment and textile businesses have been excited to start production in the new lunar year, finding out new opportunities and markets to reach the goals set forth.