EU agrees tougher C02 curbs for trucks, buses

EU agrees tougher C02 curbs for trucks, buses

Negotiators from European Union member states and the European Parliament on Thursday agreed tougher emission standards for trucks and buses, phased in between 2030 and 2040.
NA’s ratification of EVFTA, EVIPA significant: Deputy FM

NA’s ratification of EVFTA, EVIPA significant: Deputy FM

The recent ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) by the National Assembly, along with the decision by the European Parliament (EP) to adopt the two agreements, confirms the desire and determination of the two parties to further deepen bilateral relations 30 years after establishing diplomatic ties, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
EVFTA hoped to take effect on August 1

EVFTA hoped to take effect on August 1

Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh and EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan reached consensus on the point of time for the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to take effect, during their phone talks on June 8.
EVFTA, EVIPA improve Vietnam’s position in world arena (Infographics)

EVFTA, EVIPA improve Vietnam’s position in world arena (Infographics)

The European Parliament (EP) on February 12 ratified the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA). The trade pacts help Vietnam enhance its role in the world arena.
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.
European Parliament votes for approval of EVFTA

European Parliament votes for approval of EVFTA

On February 12, the European Parliament will vote to approve the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).
Deputy foreign minister visits EP to discuss ratification of Vietnam-EU deals

Deputy foreign minister visits EP to discuss ratification of Vietnam-EU deals

Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son paid a visit to the European Parliament (EP) from January 13 to 16 to discuss the ratification process of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).
EP officials hail Vietnam’s readiness for EVFTA, IPA

EP officials hail Vietnam’s readiness for EVFTA, IPA

Chairman of the European Parliament (EP)’s Committee on International Trade (INTA) Bernd Lange and INTA Vice Chairman Jan Zahradil highly evaluated Vietnam’s readiness and meticulous preparations for the approval of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) during a working trip to Vietnam from October 28-31.
EVFTA and EVIPA to be signed tomorrow

EVFTA and EVIPA to be signed tomorrow

The EVFTA and the EVIPA will help promote the comprehensive partnership and trade relations between Vietnam and the EU.
Google fights European copyright overhaul

Google fights European copyright overhaul

BRUSSELS: Internet giant Google on Monday (Mar 4) urged the European Parliament to resist approving a planned overhaul of the bloc's online copyright law that the company said would hurt Europe for "decades to come".
EC pushes for approval of FTA with Vietnam

EC pushes for approval of FTA with Vietnam

The European Commission (EC) on October 17 submitted for approval a free trade agreement (FTA) with Vietnam, the first comprehensive open market deal between the EU and a developing Asian country.
'I'm sorry', Facebook's Zuckerberg tells European lawmakers

'I'm sorry', Facebook's Zuckerberg tells European lawmakers

BRUSSELS: Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg apologised to the European Parliament on Tuesday (May 22) for the "harm" caused by a huge breach of users' data and by a failure to crack down on fake news.
EU to import more Vietnamese seafood

EU to import more Vietnamese seafood

Vietnam hopes that the European Union (EU) will become its leading seafood importer.