
A Vietnamese delegation attended the Vietnam – Laos conference for the development of the industry-trade, energy and mining sectors in the Lao capital of Vientiane from August 16 to 18.

A Vietnamese delegation attended the Vietnam – Laos conference for the development of the industry-trade, energy and mining sectors in the Lao capital of Vientiane from August 16 to 18.

Officials of 16 Asia-Pacific countries have voiced their commitment to accelerating negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement with the hope of finalising it by November, according to a Thai official.

Officials of 16 Asia-Pacific countries have voiced their commitment to accelerating negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement with the hope of finalising it by November, according to a Thai official.

(VEN) - “The EU and Vietnam should accelerate preparations for implementing their free trade agreement (EVFTA) and investment protection agreement (EVIPA) as soon as they take effect,” Helena Konig, Deputy Director-General of Trade in the European Commission, told reporters.

(VEN) - The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia recently organized a Vietnam-Latvia business forum in Hanoi. The event took place in the framework of the recent visit to Vietnam by Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkevics.

The Hong Kong government unveiled a HK$19.1 billion (1.98 billion pounds) package last weeek to support a slowing economy as escalating political protests and the prolonged U.S.-China trade war weigh heavily on the Asian financial centre.

The Hong Kong government unveiled a HK$19.1 billion (1.98 billion pounds) package last weeek to support a slowing economy as escalating political protests and the prolonged U.S.-China trade war weigh heavily on the Asian financial centre.

(VEN) - Vietnam has become a priority in France’s tourism development strategy, with some experts suggesting the number of Vietnamese tourists to France could double in the next few years.

(VEN) - Given the rapid expansion of urbanization in Vietnam, American companies are studying various smart city plans and discussing cooperation opportunities with authorities.

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) and the Uruguay’s Investment, Export and Country Brand Promotion Agency (Uruguay XXI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on trade promotion in Hanoi on August 14 in a bid to boost trade cooperation between the two countries.

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) and the Uruguay’s Investment, Export and Country Brand Promotion Agency (Uruguay XXI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on trade promotion in Hanoi on August 14 in a bid to boost trade cooperation between the two countries.

(VEN) - Vietnamese and Polish firms in the food and agriculture sector explored the potential for business expansion at a trade exchange held recently.

(VEN) - Vietnamese and Polish firms in the food and agriculture sector explored the potential for business expansion at a trade exchange held recently.

The US is delaying imposing tariffs on some imports from China until 15 December because of "health, safety, national security and other factors".

The US is delaying imposing tariffs on some imports from China until 15 December because of "health, safety, national security and other factors".

(VEN) - The ASEAN-Hong Kong (China) Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) came into effect on June 11 for Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar, creating a driving force for trade and investment between ASEAN nations and Hong Kong (China). The remaining ASEAN member states will complete the ratification process later this year.

(VEN) - The ASEAN-Hong Kong (China) Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) came into effect on June 11 for Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar, creating a driving force for trade and investment between ASEAN nations and Hong Kong (China). The remaining ASEAN member states will complete the ratification process later this year.

(VEN) - The recently inked EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has made Vietnam the second ASEAN country and the first developing nation in the region to have an FTA with the European Union (EU). This high-standard FTA is expected to open unprecedented business opportunities for both sides. However, it will also require them to cope with challenges.

(VEN) - The recently inked EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has made Vietnam the second ASEAN country and the first developing nation in the region to have an FTA with the European Union (EU). This high-standard FTA is expected to open unprecedented business opportunities for both sides. However, it will also require them to cope with challenges.

The Tel Aviv administration is willing to cooperate with Vietnamese localities and share experience in smart city development, tourism, investment and business, aiming to deepening the relations between Israel and Vietnam, Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai said to Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Do Minh Hung.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on August 8 that the gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to 5.5 percent in the second quarter, its slowest pace in four years.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on August 8 that the gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to 5.5 percent in the second quarter, its slowest pace in four years.

An agreement has been signed between NHO-QSCert Centre of Vietnam’s NHONHO Technology Ltd and Malaysia’s RSD Management Solution to establish a halal certification center in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.