UK talks tough on EU post-Brexit trade deal
February 29, 2020 | 09:19
Tensions between Britain and the European Union are high ahead of post-Brexit trade talks next week, but experts say a deal is possible - even if it falls below what many businesses want.
Global Britain puts Vietnam at forefront of trade priorities
February 26, 2020 | 08:00
Upon the UK leaving the EU, trade and investment ties between the British and the Vietnamese are expected to witness alterations.
Bumps and benefits for citizens in post-Brexit UK
February 18, 2020 | 08:44
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.
Brexit aftermath confronts firms with regulatory conundrum
February 14, 2020 | 09:00
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.
UK and EU set out goals for trade deal
February 13, 2020 | 15:39
Brexit is ancient history, according to the British government. But for many businesses and citizens, as well as the formulation of a new trade relationship, the era-defining issue is only just beginning. Quang Hai reports.
Brexit punches US$13-billion hole in EU finances
January 31, 2020 | 08:48
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.
New UK government raises minimum wage
January 01, 2020 | 09:25
Britain's minimum wage is to increase by more than four times the rate of UK inflation from next year, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government announced Tuesday (Dec 31).
Brexit ushers in a new era for Brits
December 25, 2019 | 08:57
After nearly four years of wrangling, the light is at the end of the tunnel for the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. Attention will now soon turn to the UK’s transforming role worldwide, as well as its trade prospects outside the bloc, with
Big Ben to bong for Brexit? British MPs hope so
December 20, 2019 | 09:32
A group of eurosceptic lawmakers has revived an attempt to get Big Ben to chime for Britain's departure from the European Union, The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on Thursday (Dec 19).
EU warns of post-Brexit rival Britain after Johnson win
December 14, 2019 | 12:03
European leaders warned on Friday (Dec 13) that Britain could become a formidable rival, just hours after a big victory by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's conservatives all but sealed the UK's Brexit divorce.
UK Brexit accord rules out trade deal with US: Trump
November 01, 2019 | 13:25
President Donald Trump on Thursday (Oct 31) criticised British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit divorce deal, saying it made it impossible to strike a future commercial agreement with the United States.
South Korea ratifies Britain FTA ahead of Brexit
October 29, 2019 | 15:02
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.
Brexit no deal would 'harm' team, says Mercedes chief Wolff
October 27, 2019 | 10:10
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.
Asian markets rise on China-US trade hopes, pound edges down
October 23, 2019 | 09:12
Asian markets rose on Tuesday (Oct 22) on growing optimism that China and the US will sign a partial trade deal next month, while the pound dipped slightly as dealers await another key Brexit vote in Westminster.
EU mulls Johnson's reluctant Brexit delay request
October 21, 2019 | 10:12
EU leaders were on Sunday (Oct 20) considering a request by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to delay Britain's departure from the bloc, which he was forced to make after MPs refused to back his Brexit deal.
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