Vietnam a bright spot for UK investors: Ambassador

Vietnam is still a bright spot for foreign businesses, Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long has affirmed with representatives of British business circle
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London (VNA) - Vietnam is still a bright spot for foreign businesses, Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long has affirmed with representatives of British business circle
At a seminar on September 1, the diplomat also briefed the participants on the currentsituation of the Covid-19 pandemic in Vietnam and its impacts the economy.

He also presented the highlights of the Vietnam-UK strategicrelationship, especially the positive impacts on trade and investment broughtby the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries on bilateral relations,and Vietnam's role in the global supply chain.

On this occasion, the ambassador called on businesses, investors andindividuals to share and help Vietnam with medical equipment, medicines andvaccines to deal with the pandemic in the current difficult period.

He expressed his believe that Vietnam will quickly control the pandemic, further boostinginvestors' confidence in the market.

Participants appreciated theinformation provided and said they look forward to updates in thefuture to further promote relations between the two countries, especially inthe fields of trade, investment, education and tourism./.
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