Citizens rising to the pandemic challenge
March 29, 2020 | 14:36
“I am deeply honoured to call Vietnam my home and thank the Vietnamese who have made me feel so welcome in this beautiful and proud country.” In a letter to VIR, Peter Rimmer, executive director of the British Business Group Vietnam, describes his experience of being taken care of in Ho Chi Minh City after flying in from the United Kingdom.
UK govt orders three-week lockdown to tackle COVID-19
March 24, 2020 | 11:14
Britain on Monday (Mar 23) ordered a three-week lockdown to tackle the spread of coronavirus, shutting "non-essential" shops and services, and banning gatherings of more than two people.
Vietnam offering thriving prospects for UK groups
March 07, 2020 | 10:00
With the United Kingdom pulling out of the EU and the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, it is now looking to countries like Vietnam to negotiate new deals with, in order to further bilateral trade and investment ties.
UK team tests novel coronavirus vaccine on mice
February 12, 2020 | 08:48
A team of British scientists believe they have become the first to start animal testing of a vaccine for the new coronavirus that has killed more than 900 people.
ICFAA 2019: Contemporary issues in accounting, auditing, and finance
November 12, 2019 | 10:45
NEU, ICAEW, and Cardiff Metropolitan University have organised the second International Conference on Finance, Accounting and Auditing (ICFAA).
South Korea ratifies Britain FTA ahead of Brexit
October 29, 2019 | 15:02
South Korea's parliament on Monday (Oct 28) ratified a trade deal between Seoul and London that will take effect automatically following Britain's departure from the European Union.
Truck containing 39 dead entered from Belgium: UK police
October 24, 2019 | 09:24
Britain launched a major murder investigation after the bodies of 39 people were found Wednesday (Oct 23) in a refrigerated truck, once again putting the spotlight on the shadowy people trafficking business.
EU mulls Johnson's reluctant Brexit delay request
October 21, 2019 | 10:12
EU leaders were on Sunday (Oct 20) considering a request by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to delay Britain's departure from the bloc, which he was forced to make after MPs refused to back his Brexit deal.
Johnson the Brexit 'Hulk' finally meets EU's Juncker
September 16, 2019 | 16:04
Six weeks after he took office and six weeks before he is due to lead Britain out of the European Union, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to meet Jean-Claude Junker.
Former British diplomat targeted by Trump made a Lord
September 10, 2019 | 14:42
Kim Darroch, who quit as Britain's ambassador to Washington after his leaked diplomatic cables sparked the ire of US President Donald Trump, was on Tuesday (Sep 10) made a member of the House of Lords.
A gateway for UK investors to the ASEAN
July 02, 2019 | 11:00
As the United Kingdom looks to strengthen its partnerships with countries around the world, the ASEAN stands out, offering tremendous trade and investment opportunities for British companies as one of the fastest-growing regions in the world...
Long-term ties fuel British presence
July 02, 2019 | 08:00
Since they forged their bilateral strategic partnership in 2010, Vietnam and the United Kingdom have been enjoying a strong increase in trade and investment ties...
UK's Johnson admits needing EU support in event of no-deal Brexit
June 25, 2019 | 12:05
Boris Johnson, the favourite to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May, has acknowledged that London would need cooperation from the European Union to cushion potential shocks in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
UK campaigners gear up for EU vote in shadow of Brexit
April 28, 2019 | 19:48
With Brexit passions running high, campaigners are hitting Britain's streets and taking to social media ahead of European elections.
Hundreds of thousands march in London to demand new Brexit referendum
March 24, 2019 | 10:45
Hundreds of thousands of people opposed to Britain's withdrawal from the European Union marched through central London on Saturday (Mar 23) to demand a new referendum as the deepening Brexit crisis risked sinking Prime Minister Theresa May's premiership.
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