UK pledges support on Vietnam’s path to reaching net zero on time
October 28, 2021 | 00:05
British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward talked with VIR’s Thanh Thu about this cooperation, with some advice for Vietnam to pursue a greener future.
British involvement to deepen depth and breadth of CPTPP
June 12, 2021 | 08:00
The members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) have formally accepted the United Kingdom into the accession process.
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.
European Parliament approves no-deal Brexit visa waiver
April 05, 2019 | 10:54
The European Parliament on Thursday (Apr 4) approved a law allowing Britons visa-free EU visits even after a "no deal" Brexit, despite a furious dispute over the status of Gibraltar.
British PM says she will lead Brexit talks from now on
July 25, 2018 | 09:15
Prime Minister Theresa May announced on Tuesday (Jul 24) she will take personal control of Brexit negotiations with the EU, as time runs out to get a deal before Britain leaves the bloc in March.
UK set to publish Brexit plan that sparked rebellion
July 12, 2018 | 12:25
British Prime Minister Theresa May will publish details Thursday (Jul 12) of her long-awaited Brexit plan to restart talks with the EU, after facing down a revolt by eurosceptic ministers that could still unseat her.
MPs vote on expanding London's Heathrow airport
June 25, 2018 | 21:24
British MPs are set Monday (Jun 25) to approve plans to build a third runway at London Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, after decades of acrimonious debate.
Banksy needles France on migrants with Paris mural blitz
June 25, 2018 | 09:15
The mysterious British street artist Banksy appears to have taken aim at the French government's crackdown on migrants in a series of new murals in Paris.
BMW expands UK car recall again
May 19, 2018 | 09:06
German car manufacturer BMW on Friday expanded a British safety recall for another 88,000 vehicles because of a fire risk.
Germany's BMW expands UK car recall
May 09, 2018 | 20:35
German car manufacturer BMW on Wednesday said it was expanding a British recall on faulty vehicles whose engines are at risk of suddenly cutting out.
Top ex-HSBC trader gets two years in 'front-running' fraud
April 27, 2018 | 09:28
The former global head of cash currency trading at the British banking giant HSBC was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison for defrauding a client out of millions of dollars, the Justice Department said.
UK to fine Barclays CEO over whistleblower incident
April 20, 2018 | 15:14
British regulators are to fine Barclays chief executive Jes Staley an undisclosed amount after he breached rules by trying to uncover a whistleblower, the bank said Friday.
Putin urges 'common sense' as global watchdog meets on spy poisoning
April 05, 2018 | 08:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (Apr 4) urged "common sense" to prevail in the spy poisoning crisis as London and Moscow faced off in a tense meeting at the world's chemical weapons watchdog.
British PM seeks EU backing on spy attack
March 23, 2018 | 09:14
British Prime Minister Theresa May will on Thursday (Dec 22) seek to unite EU leaders in condemnation of Moscow over the poisoning of a former Russian spy, but she faces resistance from states keen to protect their Kremlin ties.
British firm Prudential says to split into two
March 15, 2018 | 10:14
British financial services giant Prudential said Wednesday that it will split into two separate firms, in order to focus on strategic priorities in the various regions in which it operates.
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