Fostering collaboration, building strong partnerships to drive UK - Việt Nam economic growth

Following Peru's ratification, the UK has secured the sixth and final ratification needed to trigger its accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). As the UK officially becomes the first non-founding economy to join the CPTPP, Việt Nam News reporter Thu Ngân spoke with British Consul General in HCM City Alexandra Smith about the UK's inclusion in the CPTPP and how this milestone will benefit the UK - Việt Nam bilateral trade relationship.

UKVFTA helps Việt Nam leverage its manufacturing strengths

The United Kingdom - Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), effective since 2021, reduces or eliminate tariffs on many product groups, helping strengthen bilateral trade, which in turn is making Việt Nam an increasingly attractive business partner for UK firms.

Việt Nam and the EU to collaborate in green transition

Margaritis Schinas, vice president of the European Commission, and Bruno Jaspaert, chairman of EuroCham Vietnam, share their thoughts to the media on Việt Nam - EU relations and Việt Nam's road to green transition.

UK looks forward to strengthening relations with Việt Nam: envoy

The relationship between Việt Nam and the UK has been vibrant across the board this year, with a flurry of activities that underscore the latter’s status as one of Việt Nam's important markets. Việt Nam News correspondent Thu Ngân speaks with Alex Smith, the British consul general in HCM City and trade director for Việt Nam, about bilateral trade relations, prospects and initiatives.

Agricultural, forestry and fishery exports archive strong growth

After reaching more than US$40 billion in the first eight months of the year, the export of agricultural, forestry and fishery products is expected to hit $54 billion this year. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phùng Đức Tiến sat down with Việt Nam News reporter Tố Như to talk about this breakthrough.

Việt Nam and Brazil forge sustainable path in agricultural sector

Việt Nam News reporter Ly Ly Cao spoke to Brazilian Ambassador to Việt Nam Marco Farani and CEO of the National Corn Ethanol Association (UNEM) Guilherme Nolasco to shed light on the partnership between the two countries and explore avenues to support Việt Nam’s agricultural sector.

Trade defence: the shield protecting domestic production

Recently, an influx of imported goods exhibiting signs of being dumped or subsidised has caused significant harm to several domestic manufacturing industries. Fortunately, the implementation of well-considered trade defence measures, in line with international obligations, has not only shielded these industries from unfair competition but also fostered their development and boosted economic value.

Green transformation creates competitive edge for enterprises

Many Vietnamese enterprises are using green transformation as a strategy to raise their competitive advantage. Vietnam News Agency discussed this issue with Dr. Nguyễn Đình Thọ, director of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

ESG, a win for everyone: Nhất Tín Logistics

Việt Nam News speaks to Nhất Tín Logistics CEO Nguyễn Văn Tú on how ESG practices are a win for everyone, including customers, workers, the community, and businesses themselves.

Việt Nam, an important Southeast Asian partner: UK trade official

The United Kingdom and Việt Nam have established a mutually beneficial and robust trade relationship with trade doubling within 10 years. The UK has remained one of the key markets for Việt Nam. Britain’s Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific, Martin Kent, while on a trip to Việt Nam, spoke with Việt Nam News about bilateral ties at a time when the his country is becoming a member of The Comprehensive and Progressive  Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Disbursing public investment capital sees positive changes

Promoting implementation and disbursement of public investment capital has strategic significance and is a key task to contribute to promoting economic growth in the next quarters and the whole year. General Statistics Office director Nguyễn Thị Hương speaks to Vietnam News Agency about solutions to promote disbursement of public investment capital.

Further reforms will make Việt Nam one of Asia’s leading nations

Rainer Zitelmann, a German economic historian and sociologist who has written 29 books, including the latest one about the economic success of Việt Nam and Poland: “How Nations Escape Poverty, Vietnam, Poland, and the Origins of Prosperity” spoke with Việt Nam News reporter Mai Linh about how the country can become one of Asia’s leading nations.

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