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British organisation supports Quang Binh in UXO clearance

July 19, 2024 | 15:17

The central province of Quang Binh, one of the localities most affected by unexploded ordnance (UXO) left over from the war, has benefited from UXO risk education, survey and clearance activities implemented by British non-governmental organisation Mines Advisory Group (MAG).

Carlsberg quaffs British soft drinks maker Britvic for £3.3 bn

July 08, 2024 | 15:55

Danish brewer Carlsberg on Monday said that it had reached a deal to buy British soft drinks manufacturer Britvic for £3.3 billion ($4.2 billion).

AstraZeneca profit up on strong sales of cancer drugs

April 25, 2024 | 17:37

British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Thursday said net profit jumped 21 percent in the first three months of the year thanks to strong growth in sales of cancer drugs.

British businesses eye Vietnam's renewable energy sector

November 07, 2023 | 17:17

A delegation of 14 British businesses visited the country earlier this month.

British leaders enthusiastic over CPTPP implementation

May 04, 2023 | 09:00

The United Kingdom is beginning its new life as a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, with Vietnam also being a beneficiary from its expansion.

UK can blossom in Vietnam to celebrate 50 years of trade

January 11, 2023 | 09:00

British business in Vietnam is increasing, with many great performances during 2022. Kenneth Atkinson, chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the interesting stories of recovery, and future investment trends under impacts of free trade agreements.

More British investors look at Vietnam to cash in on free trade agreements

August 18, 2022 | 20:40

Many British investors are seeking investment opportunities in Vietnam in the hope of cashing in on free trade agreements (FTAs) that Vietnam has signed with the UK and other economies worldwide.

Strategic agreements signed to develop HCM City’s new downtown

April 10, 2022 | 21:42

Graham Stuart, the British Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, witnessed a signing ceremony yesterday of strategic agreements between Masterise Homes with Foster+ Partners and Quimera Energy Efficiency (QEE) to develop The Global City, a new downtown project in HCM City.

Exports struggle to make British dent

March 31, 2022 | 11:11

After the initiation of a trade deal between the United Kingdom and Vietnam, hopes of quick profits for many of the latter’s exporters have been dashed as industries continue to get to grips with implementation.

Civilisation at stake in most important climate talks yet

October 28, 2021 | 00:11

The pressure is on for nations to deliver when it comes to a robust agreement at the upcoming COP26 climate summit – none more so than the British hosts. But with key representation set to miss the event and leaders criticised of not taking the matter seriously enough, it remains to be seen if the world can come together to turn the climate tide.