EVFTA

The significance of Vietnam for US businesses and why they should take notice

March 29, 2023 | 11:15

Vietnam has gone from being a frontier economy in ASEAN to a flourishing, cost-effective, and industrial nation with long-term manufacturing potential.

Vietnam-Czech economic cooperation promoted

February 22, 2023 | 11:06

The Vietnam-Czech Business Forum took place on February 21 to create new opportunities for businesses.

Strength to strength in EU relations

February 08, 2023 | 10:37

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has helped elevate trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the EU since it took effect in August 2020. Giorgio Aliberti, Ambassador and Head of the European Union Delegation to Vietnam, writes about how the EVFTA has contributed to this cooperation, and concerns from the EU side regarding the implementation process.

Vietnam and Poland ramp up robust economic cooperation

February 08, 2023 | 09:00

Vietnam and Poland continue to promote economic cooperation. Piotr Harasimowicz, chief representative officer at the Polish Investment and Trade Agency, shared with VIR’s Thanh Van about the prospects of partnership between two countries.

The catalyst to boost exports in 2023

January 31, 2023 | 11:55

Free trade agreements are instrumental in the performance of Vietnam’s export businesses, underpinning the country’s export target of 6 per cent in 2023.

Maximising the benefits of EVFTA

January 25, 2023 | 13:57

Entered into force in the context of the bilateral development of relations, the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has brought both positive impacts in many fields. Peter Bernhardt, Dr. Eduardo Austin and Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Athanasiadis of the ARISE+ Vietnam Project explain how Vietnam can face up to the challenges that the country’s private and public sector need to address in the years to come.

Reflecting on solid Finnish tie-ups

January 23, 2023 | 00:28

This year will be a special one for us as we celebrate 50 years of the Finland-Vietnam diplomatic relationship. After all that time, we are now witnessing strengthened relations and collaboration between the two countries expanded into several fields.

Fresh German milestones to come

January 22, 2023 | 23:10

Since Germany and Vietnam elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership in 2011, the cooperation between the two countries has developed strongly in various fields. According to the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment, as of December 20, 2022, Germany had over 440 valid projects in Vietnam registered at $2.37 billion, mainly focused on manufacturing, processing, and energy. Currently, about 500 German enterprises are active in Vietnam, creating 50,000 jobs.

Vietnamese EU exports benefit from trade deal

December 31, 2022 | 10:00

Vietnamese exports to the EU in 2022 are expected to touch nearly $48 billion thanks to the strong driving force of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

French businesses extend reach in green schemes in Vietnam

December 21, 2022 | 15:01

There is tremendous potential for French companies to tap into the sustainable development field. Adam Koulaksezian, executive director of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van about French companies’ initiatives to contribute to the sustainable development of Vietnam.

Taking advantage of EVFTA for imports

December 11, 2022 | 08:17

Thanks to the EVFTA, Vietnamese enterprises have opportunities to increase exports to the EU market and promote imported goods and raw materials from the EU with lower prices.

EVFTA gains begin to blossom for Vietnam

December 07, 2022 | 10:22

Vietnam and the EU, home to a market of nearly 450 million people, are witnessing a rise in their trade and investment cooperation fuelled by a bilateral free trade pact, which is offering a slew of benefits since it was established a couple of years ago.