free trade agreement

Preferential Import and Export Tariffs for implementation of UKVFTA: boost trade and investment relations between two sides

10:22 | 17/04/2023 Regulations

VCN - In 2023 as well as in the coming years, the promulgation of Decree No. 117/2022/ND-CP promulgating the Preferential Export Tariff and Special Preferential Import Tariff of Vietnam to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the United

Working group established to operate free trade agreement portal

16:07 | 01/03/2022 Import-Export

An inter-ministerial working group has been established to operate and upgrade the Vietnam Free Trade Agreement Portal (FTAP) for 2021-2025 with a vision towards 2035.

EVFTA brings first success with plenty more to come

20:08 | 20/12/2020 Import-Export

Since its entry into force on August 1, the European Union (EU) – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has brought first successes, reflected by the strong growth of Vietnam’s exports to the EU in recent months and opened significant opportunities for sus

Vietnam, UK conclude free trade agreement negotiations

17:38 | 12/12/2020 Headlines

Minister of Industry and Trade of Vietnam Tran Tuan Anh and International Trade Secretary of the UK Liz Truss signed a document in Hanoi on Dec. 11, putting an end to negotiations of a free trade agreement between the two countries.

Reform urgently needed for Vietnam to make use of EVFTA

20:03 | 09/08/2020 Import-Export

As the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took effect on Saturday, 99% of tariff lines will be gradually eliminated to increase trade between Vietnam and the EU.

Legal framework being improved to implement EVFTA

20:29 | 06/07/2020 Import-Export

Tax policies are being specified while customs procedures simplified to improve the legal framework to facilitate the European Union Vietnam Free Trade Agreement EVFTA enforcement

How to capitalise on EVFTA opportunities amid COVID-19

18:47 | 03/06/2020 Import-Export

With the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) poised to come into force, many believe that it will present more diversified market opportunities for local businesses, therefore helping them to regain growth momentum following the novel coro

EVFTA to increase GDP by up to 3.25% during initial five-year period

19:56 | 20/05/2020 Headlines

The impending Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is believed to help boost the nation’s GDP by an average of between 2.18% and 3.25% over the course of its opening five years, followed by between 4.57% and 5.30% over the subsequent five years, and be

Lawmakers to examine EVFTA ratification on May 20

19:35 | 12/05/2020 Headlines

Vietnamese lawmakers are scheduled to consider the ratification of the European Union – Vietnam free trade agreement (EVFTA) on May 20, the first day of the upcoming session of the current National Assembly.

Workers could become the biggest beneficiaries of EVFTA

19:56 | 21/04/2020 Import-Export

The Vietnam - EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is expected to have a positive impact on employment and social welfare, with the number of jobs and the wages of workers poised to increase, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Rules of origin pose questions for sectors jostling for position

21:17 | 08/03/2020 Import-Export

Although the free trade agreement between the European Union and Vietnam will offer great opportunities for wood investors and exporters, its rules of origin may not provide a big boon to local textile and garment businesses.

Minister: EP’s ratification of EVFTA shows trust on Vietnam

20:09 | 13/02/2020 Headlines

The ratification of the European Union Vietnam Free Trade Agreement EVFTA and the EU Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement EVIPA by the European Parliament EP has reflected its high valuation of and trust on Vietnam as a comprehensive and important part

EVFTA marks new stage in development of Vietnam-EU ties

20:06 | 13/02/2020 Headlines

With an overwhelming majority of votes in favour, the European Parliament (EP) approved the European Union – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) along with the EU – Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) on February 12, thereby marking a new sta

Businesses need to comply with EVFTA regulations on product quality

19:46 | 03/10/2019 Import-Export

Despite the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement opening up a wealth of opportunities for Vietnamese businesses, it has also posed a number of challenges to firms due to stringent regulations regarding the quality of goods and services necessary to penetrate t

ASEAN, partners discuss regional free trade agreement

19:55 | 09/09/2019 Headlines

The 7th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) ministerial meeting took place in Bangkok, Thailand on September 8.