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Identifying opportunities for Vietnamese firms in the context of EU trade deal

The EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement would provide a big impetus to Vietnam's exports to the EU and be key to Vietnamese companies penetrating one of the largest and most lucrative markets in the world.

 

IZ developers see big opportunities to make money amid strong FDI

The EVFTA officially signed last June is expected to give another push to the industrial real estate market in Vietnam.

Experts warn about ambiguous production origin

Quantifying Vietnamese content in products and legalizing made-in-Vietnam products are important tasks which can clarify what made-in-Vietnam means.

Vietnam allows foreign firm to import drugs for first time

The license has somewhat shown Vietnam’s relaxed management of drugs market which is likely to reach US$7.7 billion by 2021.

Experts issue warning about the EVFTA

The benefits brought by EVFTA, CPTPP and other free trade agreements are described as ‘tonics’ and ‘supplements’ for Vietnam.

Garment orders don’t increase as expected

Vietnam’s textile and garment companies are trying to find more orders to ensure continuous production from now to the end of the year.

VN catfish exports: sales goals unmet despite price cut

Catfish exports have been unsatisfactory recently. Sales to China and the US have been decreasing since the beginning of the year.

Looking further afield to stimulate infrastructure

Vietnam’s new draft law on public-private partnership takes inspiration from legal frameworks around the world and provides an opening to satisfy the country’s growing demand for infrastructure investment. 

Local fruit strives to win back domestic market

The total value of Vietnamese fruit market is estimated at $20 to $30 billion. However, this thriving market seems to be neglected by agro firms, while there have been more and more imported fruits showing up in Vietnamese people’s fridges.

EVFTA boosts bilateral trade between Vietnam and EU member states

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has been inked, and is expected to usher in immense opportunities for Vietnam to expand its trade and investment ties with EU member states.

 

EVFTA opens door wide for Vietnam’s agricultural produces: experts

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) not only opens the door wide for Vietnam's agro-forestry-aquaculture exports, but also promotes the country's agricultural sector to improve its competitiveness, according to experts.

 

Industrial property gains from EVFTA

Industrial property in Vietnam is stepping into the spotlight with the signing of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.

 

Vietnamese investors unhappy as stock liquidity falls

As liquidity has been falling and investors have taken losses, buying and selling activity has slowed.

EU believes in positive impact of trade deal with Vietnam

Members of the European Union (EU) have expressed their belief in the positive impact that the bloc’s free trade agreement with Vietnam (EVFTA) will have on bilateral trade relations.

 

EVFTA could bring more luxury cars to Vietnam

Under the EVFTA, Vietnam will open its market to imports from EU with the preferential tariff of zero percent.

Free trade agreements help labourers' rights reform

With the EU – Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) signed late last month, Vietnam will have the opportunity to gain further access to the market of 28 European Union member countries as well as global markets.

Trade pacts bring opportunities for Vietnam seafood industry's sustainable growth

The seafood industry must envision a long-term strategy to make full use of new trade pacts and prepare for problems that might arise when they take effect, Truong Dinh Hoe, VASEP general secretary, said.

 

VN garment and footwear firms will have to wait for EVFTA benefits

Textile, garment and footwear products made in Vietnam will not enjoy immediate tariff cuts after the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) comes into effect.

EU doors open widely to Vietnam’s farm produce

With the EU’s strong commitment on opening its market after the EU-Vietnam FTA (EVFTA) takes effect, 94 percent of 547 tax categories of vegetable and fruits will be removed.

EVFTA paves way for more catfish, shrimp exports to EU

VASEP Secretary General Truong Dinh Hoe says that catfish exports to the EU bounced back in the first months of the year thanks to efforts by processors to improve the quality of products and settle media problems.