An inclusive view of integration successes

An inclusive view of integration successes

2020 is of great significance to Vietnam’s economy as the country has deepened its engagement with the international community through a string of newly-signed landmark trade deals.
Vietnam, UK issue joint statement concluding free trade negotiations

Vietnam, UK issue joint statement concluding free trade negotiations

Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh and UK Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss signed the agreed minutes on the conclusion of negotiations over the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA).
RCEP offers an ideal economic model: MoIT Minister

RCEP offers an ideal economic model: MoIT Minister

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has given Vietnam and other ASEAN countries a perfect opportunity to become a centre of investment attraction, said Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh.
RCEP built to benefit every member

RCEP built to benefit every member

The long-awaited Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact demonstrates a strong signal of ASEAN’s commitment in promoting trade.
Implementation of Vietnam’s initiatives to ASEAN Economic Community reviewed

Implementation of Vietnam’s initiatives to ASEAN Economic Community reviewed

The implementation of priorities and initiatives proposed by Vietnam as Chair of ASEAN 2020 to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) was reviewed at the 19th AEC Council Meeting held virtually on November 10.
Circular on origin rules in EVFTA issued

Circular on origin rules in EVFTA issued

Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh has signed Circular 11/2020/TT-BCT on rules of origin in the European Union – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
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.
ASEAN to limit tariff barriers to restore regional economies

ASEAN to limit tariff barriers to restore regional economies

Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh said trade barriers, including tariff and non-tariff restrictions, should be limited to restore the economies of ASEAN members amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
EVFTA blessings within arm’s reach

EVFTA blessings within arm’s reach

The legislature has been scrutinising a plan to adopt the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement in early June, marking a milestone in the process of translating the deal into reality.
Online business training channel launched

Online business training channel launched

An online training channel on YouTube livestream platform, part of the Vietnam Digital 4.0 programme, has debuted in an effort to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grasp online business skills and draw customers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
EU completes procedures for EVFTA to take effect: Official

EU completes procedures for EVFTA to take effect: Official

In his recent phone talks with European Commissioner for Trade Phil Hogan, Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh exchanged views on a number of issues related to the European Union – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and bilateral cooperation and trade in the context of the raging COVID-19 pandemic.
New basis for energy sustainability

New basis for energy sustainability

The Politburo has recently enacted Resolution No.55-NQ/TW on the orientation of Vietnam’s national energy development strategy until 2030 with a vision towards 2045, which features many catalysts designed to spur the growth of the national energy sector. Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh looks at fresh points in the new policy, highlighting the measures to increase the private sector’s engagement in the course.
Scrutinising the implications of new deals on Vietnam’s economy

Scrutinising the implications of new deals on Vietnam’s economy

The newly-ratified EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) will help to usher in a new economic era with the correct preparation.
Industry and trade to shine on in 2020

Industry and trade to shine on in 2020

The year 2019 featured significant targets and milestones – both for the five-year Socio-economic Development Plan (2016-2020) and the 10-year Socio-economic Development Strategy (2011-2020).
Cashing in on benefits from EU agreement

Cashing in on benefits from EU agreement

Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh shared with VIR’s Phuong Thu the significance to Vietnam’s international integration and explained how businesses cash in on the opportunities ahead.
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