Vietnamese rice exports increase 10 percent
06:00 | 22/02/2021 EVFTA
(VEN) - Despite Covid-19 induced difficulties, Vietnam’s rice exports exceeded US$3 billion in 2020, more than 10 percent higher compared with 2019. Given this result, the rice sector is forecast to continue growing in 2021 thanks to increasing demand and the implementation of new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs).
Vietnam’s 2020 achievements stand out against pandemic backdrop
06:00 | 15/02/2021 EVFTA
(VEN) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh spoke with the media about Vietnam’s increasingly active roles on the regional and international stage.
Germany, Vietnam form new economic cooperation forum
06:00 | 01/02/2021 EVFTA
(VEN) - Vietnam attaches great importance to its strategic partnership with Germany as its largest trade partner in Europe and gateway to other European markets, and hopes to further facilitate bilateral economic, industrial and trade cooperation. With the effect of the 2020 EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), the two sides are confident of making great strides in their ties.
FTAs create driving force for 2021 exports
06:00 | 29/01/2021 EVFTA
(VEN) - Vietnamese businesses have made good use of incentives provided by free trade agreements (FTAs), creating an important driving force for export growth in 2021.
Vietnam doubles trade surplus, boosts int’l trade deals despite pandemic
06:00 | 28/01/2021 EVFTA
(VEN) - Vietnam experienced major difficulties in 2020 due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, but nonetheless fulfilled the dual task of fighting the disease and maintaining a stable environment for socioeconomic development.
EVFTA creates “ideal” time to grow with Vietnam
06:00 | 13/01/2021 EVFTA
(VEN) - Vietnam Economic News’ My Phung spoke with Torben Minko, Co-Chairman of the German Business Association.
Pressure by EU imports on local manufacturing expected to grow
06:00 | 06/01/2021 Cooperation
(VEN) - While free trade agreements (FTAs) have opened up great opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to increase exports, they will pose many challenges for enterprises in surviving competition with imported goods.
Free trade deals pile Vietnamese goods onto shelves around the world
06:00 | 04/01/2021 EVFTA
(VEN) - With 13 free trade agreements (FTAs) in effect, Vietnamese businesses are benefitting from the reduction and or elimination of tariff barriers, paving the way for additional Vietnamese products to reach global markets.
Vietnam’s fashion industry prepares to wow Europe
13:00 | 31/12/2020 EVFTA
(VEN) - Vietnam’s membership in three new-generation trade agreements implemented in 2020, including the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), is opening up vast new markets for its industrial production.
RCEP facilitates trade and harmonization of standards
06:00 | 14/12/2020 EVFTA
(VEN) - While the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) are designed to maximize trade and investment liberalization, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement is the harmonization of standards to facilitate trade in the region. Vietnam Economic News’ Thu Phuong spoke about the recently signed RCEP agreement with Phung Thi Lan Phuong, Head of the Free Trade Agreement Office under the WTO (World Trade Organization) and Integration Center of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
EVFTA to spur breakthroughs for Vietnam’s digital transformation
13:00 | 03/12/2020 EVFTA
(VEN) - The recently implemented EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), the launch of Vietnam’s national digital transformation program, and the impact of Covid-19 lockdown all promise a surge of unprecedented opportunities for Vietnam’s digital transformation.
Trade deal with Europe expected to promote supply chain formation
06:00 | 02/12/2020 EVFTA
(VEN) - Given the global trade recession, the newly implemented EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is expected to provide great opportunities for Vietnam’s economic growth. To make better use of these opportunities, businesses need to pay attention to developing supply chains.
