Local fertiliser industry to benefit from EVFTA

Wednesday, Apr 22, 2020

Free trade agreements (FTA), including the latest one signed between Viet Nam and the EU, will benefit the domestic fertiliser sector, with more diverse import and export markets, experts said.

New-generation FTAs to bring opportunities but also risks and challenges, says Minister

Wednesday, Feb 05, 2020

Joining new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs) ​​will help Viet Nam diversify its economic and trade relations, especially expanding import and export markets, avoiding excessive dependence on a specific region and helping the economy cope better with external fluctuations.

Free trade agreements increase tax collection

Thursday, Dec 19, 2019

According to Vietnam Customs, total tax collection of the sector has so far reached VND335.6 trillion (US$14.5 billion), an 11.6 per cent year-on-year increase and exceeding the target of the finance ministry.

State revenue unlikely to fall despite numerous FTAs

Saturday, Dec 14, 2019

Reduced revenue from removing taxes on imported goods - in accordance with various free trade agreements (FTA) that Viet Nam has signed - is unlikely to affect state revenue.

Prompt action needed to take advantage of FTAs

Thursday, Jul 11, 2019

Opportunities provided by free trade agreements (FTAs) will only exist on paper if local authorities and enterprises do not take prompt and concrete actions to take advantage.

Viet Nam’s GDP could grow more than 6.9% in 2019-20: NCIF

Thursday, Dec 13, 2018

Viet Nam’s economy could grow between 6.9 and 7.1 per cent in the 2019-20 period under stable macroeconomic conditions that could boost FDI and promote economic restructuring and the implementation of FTAs.

Trade deals not a cure-all for VN: forum

Friday, Nov 09, 2018

Implementation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) has significantly reduced export tariffs for Viet Nam but national administrative reform, reduction of import-export expenditure and business environment renovation are the key factors to improve national competitiveness.  

PM Phuc highlights Asia-Europe business links

Friday, Oct 19, 2018

Globalisation promotes economic integration and fosters a new wave of bilateral and multilateral FTAs, creating opportunities and optimism about investment and business towards sustainable development, said PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

VN’s FTAs: Boon or Bane?

Sunday, Jan 21, 2018

As 2018 rolls in with newer and weightier free trade agreements (FTAs), Vietnamese enterprises are faced with a do or die situation. 

Footwear firms gear up for FTAs

Tuesday, Nov 08, 2016

Vietnamese leather and footwear firms are implementing new production and business strategies to make the most of the opportunities provided by free trade agreements (FTAs), especially with Eurasia.

Firms to face stiff competition under AEC

Thursday, Mar 10, 2016

Economic experts said enterprises in Viet Nam will face fierce competition under the ASEAN Economic Community, so they should establish relationships with large firms in the region and globally in order to better develop their businesses.

Footwear industry exports to grow 20 per cent

Wednesday, Jan 20, 2016

Export value of the domestic leather and footwear industry could grow between 15 per cent and 20 per cent this year due to opportunities from free trade agreements (FTAs).

Firms urged to take up trade defence measures

Saturday, Nov 07, 2015

Vietnamese firms have been urged to learn more about trade defence instruments allowed under the WTO and cooperate in the use of trade defence instruments to protect domestic production, a seminar heard yesterday in HCM City.

Fierce competition forecast for domestic industrial production

Friday, Nov 06, 2015

Industrial products will not have it easy against those from countries with outstanding advantages, as well as cheap imported goods, when Viet Nam joins the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

RoK firms want FTAs with VN ratified

Monday, Aug 31, 2015

Forty-two business associations of the Republic of Korea(RoK)have called for quick approval of free trade agreements(FTAs) withViet Nam, China and New Zealand to help boost exports.