Vietnam ramps up ratification of EVIPA

Vietnam ramps up ratification of EVIPA

Despite Vietnam’s efforts to speed up ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement, some member states are being distracted by other massive issues, prolonging the time for investors from both sides to fully enjoy preferential incentives.
European nations to embrace EVIPA-backed investments

European nations to embrace EVIPA-backed investments

Vietnam is seeking further approval of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement by member states of the EU, as the deal will protect the benefits of investors of both sides when performing in their respective territories.
NA passes resolution relating to EVIPA

NA passes resolution relating to EVIPA

Legislators adopted a resolution recognising and permitting the enforcement of rulings issued by dispute settlement agencies under the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) with 95.3 percent of votes in favour, during the ongoing ninth session of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi on June 18.
Investors upbeat regarding EVFTA

Investors upbeat regarding EVFTA

European companies are eager to grasp new business and investment opportunities from the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement.
EVFTA opens up new era in EU-Vietnam trade ties: Italian experts

EVFTA opens up new era in EU-Vietnam trade ties: Italian experts

The European Parliament’s approval of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) marks the start of a new era with significance meaning in the trade ties between Vietnam and EU members, according to an Italian expert on Vietnam.
Smorgasbord of opportunities from freshly approved EVFTA

Smorgasbord of opportunities from freshly approved EVFTA

With ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement, the floodgates are expected to open for a new wave of European investment into the Vietnamese market, especially in services, ICT, finance, transp
Gov’t to issue lists of preferential tariffs under EVFTA

Gov’t to issue lists of preferential tariffs under EVFTA

The Government is set to issue a decree on the lists of preferential export tariffs and special preferential import tariffs to implement the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) when the deal comes into force in Vietnam.
Vietnam treasures ties with Finland

Vietnam treasures ties with Finland

Vietnamese Ambassador to Finland Dang Thi Hai Tam presented her credentials to Finnish President Sauli Niinistö on February 12.
PM hails EP’s approval of free trade agreement with Vietnam

PM hails EP’s approval of free trade agreement with Vietnam

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc described the European Parliament’s ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement as a great event of the year that marks the 30th anniversary of Vietnam-EU diplomatic relations.
Safer investing via fresh EVIPA

Safer investing via fresh EVIPA

Investment protection and arbitration for EU investors in Vietnam is expected to be settled in compliance with international rules as well as legal regulations on both sides on the back of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement.
EU welcomes signing of free trade deals with Vietnam

EU welcomes signing of free trade deals with Vietnam

President of the European Commission (EC) Jean-Claude Juncker said on June 25 that he welcomed the decision of the EU member states on approving to entrust the EC to sign the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) with the Southeast Asian country.