CPTPP

UK’s entry to CPTPP makes deal go global

April 11, 2023 | 14:33

Businesses from Vietnam and the United Kingdom will have an additional gate to enter both nations’ large markets thanks to the latter finally joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Kinks to iron out to prepare for British involvement in trans-pacific agreement

March 31, 2023 | 11:48

The United Kingdom’s efforts to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership are being seconded by Vietnam, but various issues persist involving other members.

British official in Vietnam to boost accession to CPTPP

February 02, 2023 | 14:48

Minister of State Greg Hands of the UK Department for International Trade arrived in Hanoi on February 1 for high-level trade talks on how the UK joining of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will boost the economic firepower of the world’s most dynamic trade bloc, according to the British Embassy.

Malaysia can forge further strategies with Vietnam

January 23, 2023 | 22:29

Malaysia established diplomatic relations with the Vietnam on March 30, 1973 and both countries elevated their bilateral cooperation by signing a strategic partnership in 2015. This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, in which Malaysia is looking forward to deepening mutual understanding, trust, and growing cooperation between the two nations.

CPTPP expansion a potential boon for Vietnam

December 27, 2022 | 09:18

The hopes of the United Kingdom, China, Ecuador, and others to join the CPTPP will have knock-on effects for Vietnam.

Intensifying bilateral trade and investment links between Vietnam and Malaysia

October 20, 2022 | 16:28

Vietnam and Malaysia will officially soon have an additional feasible driver for expanding their trade and investment ties – both of which are now on the rise.

CPTPP gains allure new states

July 29, 2022 | 13:00

Three years into implementation of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, a range of other diverse economies are seeking to fast-track their accession into the bloc – which in turn could help Vietnam integrate deeper into cross-border activities.

Rosy apparel and footwear exports in the year to date

May 23, 2022 | 09:11

The US the EU, and Southeast Asian markets have all bolstered their imports of textiles and footwear from Vietnam, sharply boosting the export value of these sectors in the year to date.

Vietnam extends global reach with Canadian tie-up

April 18, 2022 | 10:00

Vietnam has been extensively expanding its trade and investment ties with Canada while taking the advantage of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

President suggests Vietnam, Malaysia take advantage of FTAs

March 21, 2022 | 22:29

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recommended Vietnam and Malaysia capitalise on free trade agreements of which both are members, particularly the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Vietnamese, Singaporean firms sign cooperation deals worth nearly 11 billion USD

February 26, 2022 | 17:53

Vietnamese and Singaporean businesses signed cooperation deals worth nearly 11 billion USD at the Vietnam-Singapore business dialogue on February 25, which was attended by President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Global free trade agreements offer key to burgeoning seafood performance

January 26, 2022 | 09:33

The economy and the food sector are recovering, especially since both are utilising the advantages of free trade agreements that have opened opportunities and ample room for Vietnam’s seafood exports in 2022.

Plastic businesses report contradictory earning results

January 20, 2022 | 19:00

While many plastic enterprises reported positive results in both revenue and profits in the fourth quarter of last year, there are still enterprises reporting a decline in profits, even suffering losses.

US groups seeking practical and stable environment

January 19, 2022 | 15:00

Vietnam’s economy has weathered difficulties to gradually recover, with the major contributions from the foreign business community. Adam Sitkoff, executive director from the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Hanoi, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how US businesses are operating in Vietnam and what they are expecting for the new year.