Greater EU investment flow expected

Greater EU investment flow expected

After the challenges in their commercial operations, European businesses in Vietnam are recovering and rebounding. Alain Cany, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the prospects and trends of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement that bolsters trade interaction with both sides.
Improving IP protections to attract fresh EU investment

Improving IP protections to attract fresh EU investment

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) officially entered into force in August. From day one, the EVFTA has started to phase out almost 99 per cent of tariff lines and barriers to trade between Vietnam and the EU.
Institutional tweaks to open up EU investment

Institutional tweaks to open up EU investment

Although Vietnam’s adoption of trade and investment agreements with the European Union are expected to be a boon for Vietnam, it triggers a need for the country to continue intensifying regulatory reforms – a key to help attract more investors and businesses from the EU.
Deals awaken quality European investment

Deals awaken quality European investment

Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Planning and Investment, discussed with VIR how the new agreements with the EU are different from others and how they will transform the EU investment picture.