EVFTA

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.

Obstacles still to be ironed out to improve EVFTA’s standing

March 12, 2024 | 10:00

Despite an increase in trade thanks to a bilateral free trade deal, the European Union is expecting Vietnam to remove obstructions that are impeding the bloc’s trade and investment into the country.

Scaling up new funding activities from Europe

February 11, 2024 | 21:49

Vietnam has stood strong in a challenging global economy, showing impressive growth and attracting significant foreign direct investment in 2023.

More leverage coming for EU trade deal success

February 10, 2024 | 23:27

Julien Guerrier, Ambassador and head of the European Delegation to Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the relations will develop in 2024 and beyond, with a major leverage of a bilateral trade deal.

Investment intensified through German activities

January 29, 2024 | 10:04

Vietnam and Germany have intensified their investment cooperation on the back of the Vietnam-EU free trade deal, with the industrial sector of particular interest.

EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement implementation kicks into higher gear

January 25, 2024 | 10:00

Vietnam and the EU are amplifying investment and trade ties seconded by a bilateral free trade deal, with the latter committing to assist the former in implementation.

More support forthcoming thanks to Polish interest

January 25, 2024 | 08:00

Poland and Vietnam continue to enjoy a thriving trade and investment partnership in light of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. Piotr Harasimowicz, chief representative officer at the Polish Investment and Trade Agency, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van about the trends of Polish-Vietnam trade ties.