
The Czech Parliament’s Chamber of Deputies and the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSCM) always support the policy on enhancing the traditional friendship between the Czech Republic and Vietnam, a leader from the European country said on June 11.

The UK has reached a preliminary trade deal with South Korea to avoid disruption if Britain leaves the EU without an agreement.

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue hosted a reception for Nike Vice President Chris Helzer in Hanoi on June 10.

EU members Hungary, Poland, Portugal and soon Austria are strengthening ties with China by issuing attractive "panda bonds" that help Beijing raise its profile on international financial markets.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc stated that Vietnam always pays heed to boosting the friendship and cooperation with Timor-Leste.

Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan has warned that protectionist precautions by some countries against short-term economic problems put the whole world trade system at risk.

(VEN) - Italy is now well-positioned to enhance business ties with Vietnam, particularly in technology innovation, as the latter is gearing toward a smart industry and circular economy, which is presented as a system of resource utilization where the reduction, reuse and recycling of elements prevails.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina and the Argentine Chamber of Commerce for Asia on June 6 co-organised a workshop to introduce business cooperation opportunities in Vietnam.

The private sector of Thailand has called on the country’s Government to introduce economic stimulus packages to support economic growth in the remainder of 2019 amid growth slowdown, local media reported.

A Vietnamese delegation led by Nguyen Van Binh, Politburo member and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission, is attending the 23rd Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2019).

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte co-chaired the third High-Level Dialogue on Italy-ASEAN Economic Relations in Hanoi on June 6, held during the latter’s official visit to Vietnam.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed that Vietnam always treasures the friendship and multifaceted partnership with Italy, an important member of the European Union (EU).

The global economy is at a "delicate juncture" which will require central banks to maintain stimulus and governments to resolve trade disputes quickly, the International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday (Jun 5).

A seminar on ASEAN-Japan cooperation for prosperity took place in Hanoi on June 4, as part of the 2019 ASEAN-Japan Day in Vietnam initiative.

British retail sales fell by 2.7 percent year on year in May, representing the biggest drop since records began in 1995, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) revealed on Tuesday.

The European Union - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) will open up opportunities for Italian firms, especially- small and medium-sized ones, heard recent bilateral economic and trade promotion seminars held in Parma and Piacenza cities, the Italian northern region of Emilia - Romagna.

The US will end preferential trade status for India on Wednesday, President Donald Trump has confirmed amid a deepening row over protectionism.

(VEN) - According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), Vietnam will carry out various activities in 2019 to increase economic cooperation with European partners in the spirit of partnership for development.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has hailed the importance of the ongoing visit by Governor of Yunnan province Ruan Chengfa to promoting bilateral ties, especially between Yunnan and Vietnam’s border areas, and the Vietnam-Yunnan economic cooperation corridor.

Thailand and Myanmar expect to have cars travelling on routes between both countries this September, in a move set to bolster the regional economy.

The Government Office of Vietnam and the French Development Agency (AFD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in e-government development in Hanoi on May 30.

A delegation from the Ivory Coast, led by minister and secretary general of the presidency of the country Achi Patrick, worked with leaders of the Mekong River Delta city of Can Thoon May 28, during which they discussed measures to promote cooperation in agriculture.

Vietnam always treasures its friendship and cooperation with Australia, stated Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh while receiving Australian Governor of Queensland Paul de Jersey in Hanoi on May 29.

US President Donald Trump said on May 30 that the United States will impose a 5 percent tariff on all goods coming from Mexico starting on June 10 until illegal immigration across the southern border is stopped.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Ho Minh Tuan discussed measures to bolster Vietnam-Czech Republic economic cooperation with President of the Czech Confederation of Industry and Transport Jaroslav Hanak in Prague on May 28.

Several leading Swedish businesses expressed their intention to expand investment in Vietnam, during a meeting with visiting Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Stockholm on May 27.

(VEN) - Nicolas Audier, co-chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), told participants at the launch ceremony of the Whitebook 2019 in Hanoi that European firms want to speed up approval of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on May 25 that the Government is looking to attract more foreign investment to foster the national economy and strengthen the ringgit – the local currency.

The event was co-organized by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the International Trade Promotion Committee of Shandong Province.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he needs to correct a "tremendous" trade imbalance with Japan while meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, suggesting there may be a major announcement on the issue in August.