EVFTA

Full implementation of EVFTA will be of benefit to both sides

May 10, 2025 | 09:00

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has played a crucial role in Vietnam’s international economic integration. VIR’s Bich Ngoc spoke with Alain Cany, senior advisor at Jardine Matheson Vietnam and former chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, on what the two sides have achieved.

New doors will open with pharma legislation changes

April 02, 2025 | 16:19

Since Vietnam became a member of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement in 2020, the country’s participation has impacted tariff reduction, marketing authorisation processes, business rights, and intellectual property rights protection within the pharmaceutical sector.

Sustaining growth in a volatile global environment

March 06, 2025 | 14:00

Businesses are embracing various ways to sustain growth amid escalating global trade tensions due to reciprocal tariff measures between major economies.

Pharma trading landscape undergoing significant shift

March 04, 2025 | 16:00

The trade deal between Vietnam and the EU has been making significant impacts on the home pharma market, driven by tariff reductions, marketing simplifications, and clearer business rights.

Is pharmaceutical market benefiting from EVFTA?

March 04, 2025 | 14:55

Known as one of Vietnam’s most notable new-generation trade deals, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) marks a significant milestone in the 30-year journey of cooperation and development between both sides. Over five years of implementation, it has left a profound impact on Vietnam’s economy and its pharmaceutical market in particular.

Significant advances still to be gained from EVFTA

February 07, 2025 | 11:37

Dr. Oliver Massmann, partner and general director of consulting firm Duane Morris Vietnam LLC, and also a senior advisor on the implementation of the deal, spoke with VIR’s Khoi Nguyen about how it has impacted the two economies.

EU-Vietnam e-commerce shows promise

October 19, 2024 | 11:21

E-commerce between the EU and Vietnam shows strong potential four years after the EVFTA came into effect.

EVIPA requires methodical approach

August 16, 2024 | 16:00

The European Commission is set to urge EU member states to expedite the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement to enhance investment flows.

Latest EU business survey highlights benefits of trade deal

July 31, 2024 | 16:24

A survey by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam paints a nuanced picture of the EVFTA's impact.

EVFTA can be long-term success story

June 25, 2024 | 17:00

While the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has benefited businesses for four years, there are still more advantages that can be sought out.

Origin rules hinder non-compliant firms

June 17, 2024 | 09:47

Despite the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement’s removal of tariffs for many export items into the EU market, meeting stringent rules of origin may be a burden for businesses to cash in on the deal’s benefits.

Refinements will help boost ties with France

April 15, 2024 | 14:35

Vietnam and France are set to boost their trade and investment ties. French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet spoke to VIR’s Thanh Tung in an exclusive interview about the cooperation drive, with Vietnam becoming an increasingly attractive market for French investors.