Thailand, EU hope to sign FTA in mid-2025

Thailand, EU hope to sign FTA in mid-2025

Before the Songkran holiday, senior officials from Thailand and the European Union (EU) met in Bangkok to discuss ways to promote their relationship, including the framework of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), green transformation, and Schengen visa waiver, Thai media has reported.

Southeast Asia - Fri, April 19, 2024 | 5:35 pm

S Korea promotes trade with ASEAN through free trade agreement

S Korea promotes trade with ASEAN through free trade agreement

South Korea is promoting negotiations to improve the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to further benefit businesses.

Southeast Asia - Thu, March 14, 2024 | 10:32 pm

Vietnam’s economic growth could reach 6.13-6.48%: think tank

Vietnam’s economic growth could reach 6.13-6.48%: think tank

Vietnam’s economic growth can reach between 6.13% and 6.48% in 2024, higher than 5.05% achieved last year, according to two scenarios announced on Monday by the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM), a think tank under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Tue, January 16, 2024 | 5:34 pm

PM calls for early negotiations on Vietnam-Turkey free trade deal

PM calls for early negotiations on Vietnam-Turkey free trade deal

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for early negotiations on a Vietnam-Turkey free trade agreement (FTA) at a Wednesday meeting with Turkish Minister of Trade Omer Bolat in Ankara.

Economy - Wed, November 29, 2023 | 8:01 pm

Vietnam, Brazil deepen trade ties during PM Chinh’s visit, eye FTA with Mercosur

Vietnam, Brazil deepen trade ties during PM Chinh’s visit, eye FTA with Mercosur

Vietnam and Brazil agreed to ramp up bilateral trade during Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to the South American country, with negotiations for a trade deal between the former and the Mercosur bloc likely to start soon.

Economy - Tue, September 26, 2023 | 10:55 am

Vietnam, Israel set to launch direct flights in October

Vietnam, Israel set to launch direct flights in October

Vietnam and Israel are poised to open their first direct air service early this October in a follow-up to their free trade agreement (FTA) signed in July.

Travel - Thu, August 17, 2023 | 10:19 am

HCMC calls for Israeli investments in high-tech sectors

HCMC calls for Israeli investments in high-tech sectors

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, is encouraging Israeli businesses to invest in high-tech industries such as the digital economy, science-technology, high-tech agriculture, and renewable energy.

Industries - Wed, August 16, 2023 | 10:27 am

Ample room for businesses to gain more from EU-Vietnam FTA

Ample room for businesses to gain more from EU-Vietnam FTA

Three years since it entered into force, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has brought certain benefits, but there is still plenty of room for Vietnamese businesses to gain from the deal, writes Dr Nguyen Thai Chuyen, lecturer in international business at RMIT University.

Consulting - Thu, August 3, 2023 | 3:15 pm

VinFast EVs showcased in Israel prior to exports

VinFast EVs showcased in Israel prior to exports

Israeli car distributor B-EV Motors has introduced electric vehicles (EVs) made by Vietnamese carmaker VinFast in Tel Aviv ahead of official exports to be announced at a later date.

Companies - Wed, July 26, 2023 | 11:40 am

Vietnam, Israel sign free trade pact after 7 years of negotiations

Vietnam, Israel sign free trade pact after 7 years of negotiations

Vietnam and Israel inked their free trade agreement (FTA) in Jerusalem on Tuesday, expecting two-way trade to reach $3 billion in 2024 or 2025.

Economy - Tue, July 25, 2023 | 9:20 pm

Vietnam on the path to growth

Vietnam on the path to growth

Vietnam is well-positioned for growth as it is an example of a country experiencing success in navigating multilateral trade, wrote Nathan Hunt, head of content, social media & digital marketing, S&P Global.

Consulting - Fri, June 16, 2023 | 8:39 am

Agriculture in Vietnam: redefining boundaries

Agriculture in Vietnam: redefining boundaries

The prospects for Vietnam’s agriculture sector are bright over the next few years thanks to a strong commitment from the government and the free trade agreements that have been put in place, wrote Surajit Rakshit, HSBC Vietnam's head of global trade and receivables finance.

Consulting - Mon, June 12, 2023 | 3:13 pm

Vietnam, Israel set to sign free trade deal this year

Vietnam, Israel set to sign free trade deal this year

Vietnam and Israel are scheduled to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) in 2023 after completing seven-year-long negotiations on Sunday.

Economy - Mon, April 3, 2023 | 3:17 pm

Vietnam’s trade surplus with Americas exceeds $100 bln in 2022

Vietnam’s trade surplus with Americas exceeds $100 bln in 2022

Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of $102 billion with the Americas in 2022, exceeding the $100 billion milestone for the first time, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai.

Economy - Sun, January 22, 2023 | 9:21 pm