The Trans Pacific Strategic Partnership Agreement (TPP) would bring big disadvantages to domestic mobile network operators, because of the TPP’s provisions on creating most favorable conditions for ISPs and removing all the barriers.

The strict claims filed by the US on the issues relating to the intellectual property during the negotiations for the Trans Pacific Strategic Partnership Agreement (TPP) are believed to put big difficulties for Vietnamese enterprises.

The Trans Pacific Strategic Partnership Agreement is believed to create 1 million jobs in Vietnam’s leader and shoes industry. To take full advantage of the agreement, Vietnamese shoes makers have to settle the existing material problem.

 GE to expand operations in Vietnam; Vietnam’s bond market fastest growing in East Asia; Mekong Delta strives to remain as top rice granary; Vietnamese bank makes deal with foreign consultant

 Sumitomo Corporation wants to invest in HCM City;  Marketing tool attracts shoppers;  FPT announces 10-month revenue increase; Domestic retail market full of potential

While foreign textile and garment companies have geared up with their investment plans in Vietnam to prepare for the Trans Pacific Economic Partnership (TPP) agreement, Vietnamese businesses have been staying put.

 CPI rises less than expected; Supermarket offers big discounts; Malaysia to build thermal power plant in Vietnam; Vietnam to accelerate FTA negotiations with EFTA; Digital signatures will be used for e-customs

Analysts believe that once joining the Trans Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership (TPP) agreement, Vietnam would have the opportunity to become one of the three biggest textiles and garments centers in the world.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Solutions have been found in the issues relating to the Vietnamese state owned enterprises (SOEs), one of the toughest topics in the negotiations for TPP.

The Trans Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership (TPP) is believed to help the Vietnamese stock market experience the 2006-2007 golden days again. Textile and garment, footwear, seafood and pharmaceuticals would also get benefits from TPP.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 23rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings closed yesterday, Oct 10, wrapping up Brunei's term as ASEAN's Chair.

Vietnam can see great opportunities to develop agriculture and boost farm produce exports to Japan, one of the 12 countries joining the negotiations for TPP, if it accepts to remove the policies to protect its domestic agriculture production.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Prime Minister Bill English has said the New Zealand government will continue providing official development assistance (ODA) to Vietnam at a steady level.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Three years ago, Chinese businessmen, when asked if they would make investment in Vietnam, all said “no.” However, they have changed their mind.

 US billionaire to expand operation in Vietnam; Rice export contracts cancelled; Vietnam in need of safe natural rubber standards; Hanoi sets sights on hi-tech future

 Import costs hit textile firms; Ha Noi to lend $15m in bid to stabilise prices; State Bank funds asset management firm; Shortlist due for Binh Dinh's $27b oil project; Marubeni eyes on metro construction in Da Nang

If negotiating is successful, 95 percent of Vietnam’s textile and garment categories of exports to the US would enjoy the zero tariff. Meanwhile, 55 percent of the Vietnam’s total products go to the market.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The US biggest importers have begun seeking goods supply sources from Vietnam, while the negotiations for the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) are being conducted.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) would raise Viet Nam-US trade and practically benefit the two countries' common development, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

Vietnamese textile and garment companies have warned that they would have more redoubtable rivals as China may increase its investments in Vietnam once the Trans Pacific Partnership TPP is signed.