eu backs telecom firms ad tech plan

EU backs telecom firms' ad-tech plan

The European Commission on Friday backed a plan for the continent's four biggest telecoms firms to move into the ad-tech industry dominated by Google and Facebook owner Meta.
strength to strength in eu relations

Strength to strength in EU relations

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has helped elevate trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the EU since it took effect in August 2020. Giorgio Aliberti, Ambassador and Head of the European Union Delegation to Vietnam, writes about how the EVFTA has contributed to this cooperation, and concerns from the EU side regarding the implementation process.
ecb hikes rates again vows more in march

ECB hikes rates again, vows more in March

The European Central Bank raised interest rates again Thursday and signalled it would "stay the course" with an identical hike next month, even as the outlook in the eurozone brightens.
eu singapore launch digital partnership

EU-Singapore launch digital partnership

The European Union (EU) and Singapore on February 1 signed in Brussels the EU-Singapore Digital Partnership (EUSDP) that will lead to a digital trade agreement to enable consumers and businesses to transact online more seamlessly and at lower costs.
european business community confident in vietnam

European business community confident in Vietnam

With Vietnam's strong economic fundamentals, and its commitment to sustainability, the European business community remains strongly confident in the Vietnamese market.
more european companies shifting operations to vietnam

More European companies shifting operations to Vietnam

In the latest survey by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), 41 per cent of respondents stated their company was shifting operations from China to Vietnam, up from 13 per cent in the third quarter.
shell says european windfall taxes to cost 2 billion

Shell says European windfall taxes to cost $2 billion

British energy giant Shell on Friday said windfall taxes imposed by the European Union and UK following a surge in profits would cost the group about $2 billion.
predicting outcome of vinfast ipo plans

Predicting outcome of VinFast IPO plans

VinFast, the auto arm of Vingroup, has submitted documents for its first initial public offering on the Nasdaq. Kent Wong, legal committee chairman at the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong the feasibility and challenges of Vietnamese corporations when it comes to overseas listing.
enterprises exporting to europe face pressure to go green

Enterprises exporting to Europe face pressure to go green

The European Union's (EU) policy of imposing environmental protection taxes is putting Vietnamese exporters under pressure to convert to green production.
european union urged to pass evipa

European Union urged to pass EVIPA

Vietnam is actively seeking more approval from EU member states of its bilateral investment protection deal with this bloc, in a bid to attract more funding.
seaport and logistics advances get european flavour

Seaport and logistics advances get European flavour

Vietnam is seeking European experiences and support in developing seaport and logistics infrastructure projects, with opportunities available for investors who are showing increased interest in the Southeast Asian market.
paving the way for vietnamese fruit to europe

Paving the way for Vietnamese fruit to Europe

International Port Engineering & Investments (IPEI), a logistics enterprise from Belgium, aims to become a reliable companion of Vietnamese farmers. Marc Stordiau, CEO of IPEI, and Nguyen Thanh Duong, head of IPEI’s representative office in Vietnam, explained to Hoang Oanh how the company is assisting farmers in accessing sustainable, energy-saving solutions and crafting a more favourable European export journey for Vietnamese fruit and vegetables.
over 15 billion available for vietnams green transition

Over $15 billion available for Vietnam’s green transition

The Just Energy Transition Partnership is a bold initiative by the International Partners Group, including the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the United States, Italy, Canada, Japan, Norway and Denmark, to mobilise an initial $15.5 billion of public and private finance over the next three to five years to support Vietnam’s green transition.
microsoft boss has huge confidence in buying game giant activision

Microsoft boss has 'huge confidence' in buying game giant Activision

Microsoft's president said the company still believed strongly in its case to buy gaming giant Activision Blizzard after intervention by the United States and European Union.
eu getting involved with net zero push

EU getting involved with net-zero push

The European Union has committed to continue extending more assistance to Vietnam so that the country can develop its renewable energy and achieve its net-zero emissions as committed.