nCoV begins its toll on Indonesian economy
12:19 | 09/02/2020 Cooperation
The outbreak of the acute respiratory disease caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) has started impacting Indonesia’s tourism and export sectors, according to Indonesian officials.
Indian Republic Day celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City
09:08 | 08/02/2020 Cooperation
(VEN) - The 71st Republic Day of India, marking the nation adopting its constitution, was celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City on February 4.
EU sets out position on post-Brexit deal with UK
16:15 | 04/02/2020 Cooperation
The European Union (EU) will emphasize the concept of a "level playing field" during the upcoming negotiations with the United Kingdom (UK) over a future comprehensive partnership, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said on Monday.
EVFTA provides new driving forces for Vietnam-EU partnership
09:15 | 04/02/2020 EVFTA
(VEN) - The signing of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) after years of negotiations marked an important milestone in bilateral commercial, economic and investment links between Vietnam and the European Union. The agreements will help promote the current strong partnership to a new unprecedented height for the benefits of the peoples and economies of Vietnam and the EU once it is fully implemented. Vietnam Economic News’ Nguyen Huong talked with EU Ambassador to Vietnam Giorgio Aliberti on the occasion of the 2020 Lunar New Year.
Vietnam, New Zealand look forward to building strategic partnership
11:00 | 28/01/2020 Cooperation
(VEN) - 2020 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Vietnam. Over the last four decades, the bilateral relationship has grown strongly, especially since the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) with both countries being members entered into force in early 2019. New Zealand Chargé D’affaires to Vietnam Keith Conway talked with Vietnam Economic News’ Nguyen Huong on the results of cooperation between the two countries.
Coronavirus outbreak raises health, economic concerns in Asia
15:00 | 26/01/2020 Cooperation
Southeast Asia's proximity to China and dependence on that nation for a major share of its economy is raising concerns that the coronavirus outbreak that started there will not only have health impacts but harm the region's economies.
2020 marks a quarter-century of Vietnam’s ASEAN membership
11:15 | 26/01/2020 Vietnam - Asean
(VEN) - The year 2020 will be a banner year for Vietnam as it assumes the chair of the 11-member ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) bloc and takes its seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020-2021 term. Vietnam Economic News’ Thu Hang spoke with Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh about these key roles.
FTAs deliver boost to exports
11:34 | 17/01/2020 Cooperation
(VEN) - Vietnam exported US$9 billion more in goods and services than it imported in 2019, an achievement partially attributed to the country’s efficient use of signed free trade agreements (FTAs).
China expected to clock weakest growth in 30 years: AFP poll
09:00 | 17/01/2020 Cooperation
China's economy grew at its slowest rate in three decades in 2019, according to an AFP poll of economists, after a year marked by weaker domestic demand and a bruising trade war with the United States.
Vietnam, Czech Republic target US$1 billion trade
09:18 | 14/01/2020 Cooperation
(VEN) - There are major opportunities for economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and the Czech Republic, which has highly rated Vietnam’s economic growth in recent years and found it an attractive market for trade and investment.
