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Civil societies call on European Parliament to pressure Vietnam on human rights
2-Mar-2023 Radio Free Asia
Civil groups urged the European Parliament to step up pressure on Vietnam to improve its dismal human and labor rights records during a review of the implementation of the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
India, Vietnam to begin talks on trade agreement
23-Jan-2023 Mint
A joint Indo-Vietnamese working group will be formed in the coming months to examine the feasibility of a trade pact.
Nigeria moves to become gateway to AfCFTA, signs MoU with Vietnam
8-Dec-2022 Nairametrics
The Nigerian government, in a bid to boost trade with South East Asia and maximize the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, has announced plans to make $336 billion exporter Vietnam use Nigeria as a gateway into the African market.
Iran, Vietnam stress need to start negotiation on signing a PTA
1-Sep-2022 Tehran Times
Vietnam’s and Iran’s top officials stress the need to begin official negotiations for signing a preferential trade agreement between the two countries.
Vietnam, Israel make progress in FTA negotiations
8-Aug-2022 Vietnam Plus
Vietnam and Israel have made progress during the recently eleventh round of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries.
ITACO launches multi-billion dollar arbitration against Vietnam
5-Jul-2022 Business Wire
Tan Tao Investment & Industry Corporation launched a billion-dollar arbitration proceeding against Vietnam under the agreement between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
US-led Asia trade pact eyes clean energy, supply chains
23-May-2022 Argus Media
US President Joe Biden has announced a new economic framework deal for Asia-Pacific designed to boost investment in clean energy infrastructure, drive decarbonisation efforts and strengthen regional supply chains.
The EU narrative around trade with Vietnam
14-Jan-2022 The Loop
The EU managed to avoid mass protest by creating an ethical narrative around its trade negotiations with authoritarian Vietnam.
Switzerland hopes for early signing of FTA between Vietnam, EFTA
2-Dec-2021 Vietnam Plus
Vietnam and Switzerland have agreed to soon conclude negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), of which Switzerland is a member.
Vietnam puts high hopes on RCEP trade deal
22-Nov-2021 VOA News
From Vietnam’s perspective, participation in RCEP brings both pros and cons. While the prospect of increasing exports, there are concerns over how the agreement will affect the domestic market.
Vietnam agrees to cut tariff on US pork
18-Nov-2021 Pork Business
Better market access to Vietnam, a major pork-consuming country, has been a top trade priority for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC).
Vietnam, Israel look toward bilateral FTA next year
17-Nov-2021 Vietnam Net
Negotiations on a free trade agreement between Vietnam and Israel are in the final stage which will create a new breakthrough for bilateral ties. The Israeli side is urging agencies concerned to complete the talks this year and look to sign the deal next year.
Talks on PTA with Vietnam to be held in November: envoy
21-Oct-2021 BOL News
The talks on further progress on the proposed Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Pakistan and Vietnam are likely to take place in the middle of November this year, a diplomat said.
Vietnam set to ratify RCEP by November
27-Sep-2021 Vietnam Plus
Vietnam is taking final steps and scheduled to complete the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by November this year.
Harris: Vietnam to reduce ag tariffs, participate in climate-smart ag
27-Aug-2021 The Fence
Vice President Harris announced in Vietnam today that Vietnam has agreed to cut its import duties on corn, wheat and pork products.
Vietnam: EU Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) denounces activists’ arrests
20-Jul-2021 FIDH
The EU Domestic Advisory Group set up under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement received a concerning report of the arrest in Hanoi of two prominent civil society activists.
Vietnam to gain as EU-China investment pact stalls
12-Jul-2021 DW
European investors are likely to look beyond China following the suspension of an investment agreement. Strong diplomatic relations and trade ties with Vietnam mean that the Southeast Asian country is tipped to profit.
Vietnam, Singapore begin negotiations on digital trade agreement
30-Jun-2021 The Diplomat
It is still too early to hail a digital economy agreement between Singapore and Vietnam. And it will be an even longer road before Vietnam can align itself with Singapore’s digital trade standards so that both nations can reap the full benefits of any potential agreement.
Vietnam, Singapore to work towards bilateral agreement on digital economy
22-Jun-2021 Saigon Giai Phong Online
Vietnam and Singapore have agreed to promote the early establishment of a joint technical working group on a digital partnership, towards a bilateral agreement on digital economy.
UK - Viet Nam free trade agreement entry into force
3-May-2021 MENAFN
The UK and Viet Nam mark an important symbolic step in this partnership as the UK-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement enters into force.