Free Trade Agreement signed by Vietnam, UK
London/Hanoi – On December 11, the UK and Vietnam signed an agreement concluding negotiations for a free trade agreement (UKVFTA) between the two countries. The agreement will see the elimination of virtually all customs duties between the two countries when it is … Continue reading Free Trade Agreement signed by Vietnam, UK
Vietnam must position itself for recovery
Hanoi – It’s been two months since the last known case of community transmission of the coronavirus in Vietnam, enabling the country, hailed recently as one of the 11 outperformers among emerging economies, to be among the first to fully reopen its … Continue reading Vietnam must position itself for recovery
COVID-19: Supply Chain Disruption in Vietnam
Hanoi – The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global supply chains and continues to affect businesses with worldwide operations. Vietnam itself has not been spared – and while it has done well to contain the pandemic – due to … Continue reading COVID-19: Supply Chain Disruption in Vietnam
Coronavirus: Vietnam prevent a national crisis
Hanoi – Despite sharing a border with China, Vietnam has, with a combination of early decisive action, extensive testing, vigorous quarantining and social unity, so far avoided the devastation seen in Europe and the United States. With coronavirus infections in the mere … Continue reading Coronavirus: Vietnam prevent a national crisis
ASEAN leaders hold COVID teleconference
Hanoi – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will meet virtually on Tuesday to coordinate their responses to the coronavirus. The 10-member ASEAN bloc may also host a teleconference that includes the leaders of Japan, China and South Korea. Vietnam, … Continue reading ASEAN leaders hold COVID teleconference