EVFTA opens door for businesses to join global value chains Business

EVFTA opens door for businesses to join global value chains

The conclusion of the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) marked the end of an arduous journey with three years of negotiations and another three years for preparation to reach the signing, according to Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Vu Tien Loc.
RCEP negotiations continued in Australia World

RCEP negotiations continued in Australia

Representatives from countries in the Asia-Pacific region gathered in Melbourne, Australia on June 27 for negotiations of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
ASEAN economic ministers discuss RCEP talks ASEAN

ASEAN economic ministers discuss RCEP talks

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh attended a special ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in Bangkok on June 22.
Thailand to restart FTA negotiations with EU World

Thailand to restart FTA negotiations with EU

The Thai Commerce Ministry said on June 11 that the country will discuss with the European Union the impact of Brexit and restart negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two sides at the 14th meeting of the EU-Thailand working group set for June 14 in Brussels, Belgium.
Philippines, RoK announce FTA negotiations World

Philippines, RoK announce FTA negotiations

The Republic of Korea (RoK) on June 3 announced the start of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Philippines as part of efforts to strengthen economic ties with the Southeast Asian country.
ASEAN economic ministers discuss RCEP negotiations, ASW completion ASEAN

ASEAN economic ministers discuss RCEP negotiations, ASW completion

ASEAN economic ministers gathered at the 25th ASEAN Economic Minister Retreat (AEM Retreat) in Phuket, Thailand on April 23 to discuss the conclusion of negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) at the end of this year, as well as the completion of the ASEAN Single Window (ASW).
Vietnam, Japan supreme courts boost cooperation Politics

Vietnam, Japan supreme courts boost cooperation

Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court of Vietnam Nguyen Hoa Binh had working sessions with Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Japan Naoto Otani and Japanese Minister of Justice Takashi Yamashita during his working trip to Japan from March 3-9.
Vietnamese labourers to work in Russia Society

Vietnamese labourers to work in Russia

Representatives of Vietnam’s labour sector met with Russian partners last week to kick off the first round of negotiations for sending Vietnamese labourers to work in Russia.