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Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh (L) meets with Italy’s Lower House Speaker Roberto Fico on October 18 (Photo: VNA) Rome (VNA) - Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh called on the Italian parliament to support the early signing and ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) during his meeting with Italy’s Lower House Speaker Roberto Fico on October 18. Binh expressed his hope that the economic, trade and investment ties between Vietnam and Italy will grow further, matching their potential and strength. He urged the two sides to lift the bilateral trade to 6 billion USD in the time ahead, and encouraged Italian businesses to step up their investment in Vietnam in such areas as support industry, manufacturing mechanics, infrastructure, energy and tourism. The official highlighted the fruitful strategic partnership between Vietnam and Italy across fields, from politics-diplomacy to trade-investment, culture, education, science-technology, justice … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls on Italian parliament to back early ratification of EVFTA

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with Belgium's former Foreign Minister Steven Vanackere (L). At a meeting on October 18 with Steven Vanackere who is also head of a group of parliamentarians from the Flemish Christian Democratic Party and a great contributor to the growth of the Vietnam-Belgium relationship, PM Phuc said the two countries have agreed upon a score of measures to step up future cooperation, including the acceleration of the signing of EVFTA, noting that the Belgian former minister has a wealth of experience in the field. For his part, Vanackere assured his willingness to assist Vietnam in achieving the best results in this regard, adding that as a country with certain influences in the EU, Belgium has a strong voice in the signing of the trade deal. Vietnam and Belgium hold huge potential for elevating their partnership to new heights, he said whilst highlighting Belgian enterprises’ strengths in seaports and logistics- the areas Belgium can expand … [Read more...] about Former Belgian FM asked to help expedite EVFTA signing

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with Belgium's former Foreign Minister Steven Vanackere (L). At a meeting on October 18 with Steven Vanackere who is also head of a group of parliamentarians from the Flemish Christian Democratic Party and a great contributor to the growth of the Vietnam-Belgium relationship, PM Phuc said the two countries have agreed upon a score of measures to step up future cooperation, including the promotion of the signing of EVFTA, noting that that the Belgian former minister has a wealth of experience in the field. For his part, Vanackere assured his willingness to assist Vietnam in achieving the best results in this regard, adding that as a country with certain influences in the EU, Belgium has a strong voice in the signing of the trade deal. Vietnam and Belgium hold huge potential for elevating their partnership to new heights, he said whilst highlighting Belgian enterprises’ strengths in seaports and logistics- the areas Belgium can expand … [Read more...] about Belgian former FM asked to help expedite EVFTA signing

At the last activity of his busy working day yesterday, PM Phuc said that his day was a great joy as he was warmly welcomed by the local leaders, in which they expressed their respect to the Vietnamese community in Belgium. Another good news is that the European Commission yesterday submitted for approval a free trade agreement with Vietnam – the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) – to the European Council, the first comprehensive open market deal between the EU and a developing Asian country. According to the PM, the agreement will positively boost Vietnam’s development. At the Vietnam EU-Belgium Business Forum early yesterday afternoon, the investment trend towards Vietnam was also boosted thanks to the EVFTA, he added. The PM also expressed his pleasure at the fact that most of the overseas students here are following their study in new sectors and high technologies. While giving a brief over the national socio-economic situation, PM Phuc also praised the … [Read more...] about PM shares good news on EVFTA with overseas Vietnamese in Belgium

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (left) and EP President Antonio Tajani (Photo: VNA) Brussels (VNA) – Vietnam and the European Union (EU) demonstrated their efforts to push the early signing, ratification and implementation of their free trade agreement and Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) during Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s ongoing visit to Europe. On October 17 noon, the European Commission (EC) agreed to submit the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to the European Council to seek its approval for the signing of the deal slated for late 2018 and to the European Parliament (EP) for ratification in 2019. At a press conference on October 17 afternoon, the EU affirmed its commitment to putting the document in place as soon as possible. During his trip, PM Phuc held talks with Chancellor Sebastian Kurz of Austria, which is assuming the EU Presidency, and with Prime Minister Charles Michel of Belgium, which accommodates EU agencies. He also met … [Read more...] about Vietnam, EU show efforts to soon put EVFTA in place