SMEs urged to team up to create synergy

Thursday, Aug 20, 2015

After nearly three years of 14 negotiation rounds and a number of inter-sessionals, the EU and Viet Nam early this month reached an agreement in principle on a free-trade agreement (FTA). Franz Jessen, Ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation to Viet Nam, spoke...

EU, VN agree on free-trade after three-year talks

Wednesday, Aug 05, 2015

The European Union (EU) and Viet Nam yesterday reached an agreement in principle for a free-trade agreement (FTA) after nearly three years of intense negotiations.

Exports increase likely due to GSP

Wednesday, Feb 26, 2014

Market shares of Viet Nam''s major exports to the European Union (EU) are expected to surge as exporters will enjoy preferential treatment under the bloc''s Generalised System of Preferences (GSP).

VN on track to build open market economy

Friday, Nov 29, 2013

Viet Nam did not consider its accession to the World Trade Organisation as a final destination, but simply a step in the whole process of economic reform towards facilitating trade and investment.

Greater awareness of EU affairs key to relations

Saturday, Aug 24, 2013

Vietnamese officials and the general public need to better understand EU affairs, including the functioning of its institutions in the context of current events, so as to strengthen EU-Viet Nam relations, a senior diplomat said yesterday.