Italy values strategic partnership with Vietnam

Italy values strategic partnership with Vietnam

(VEN) - In 2024, for the first time, Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade was invited to the Expanded G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting. On this occasion, Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung talked with the Vietnam Economic News’ reporters about the significance of the industry and trade sector leader’s attendance at the meeting.
Vietnamese Trade Counselor in Switzerland: FTA negotiations to increase investment cooperation opportunities

Vietnamese Trade Counselor in Switzerland: FTA negotiations to increase investment cooperation opportunities

(VEN) - The Vietnamese Trade Office in Switzerland believes that Vietnam and Switzerland need to accelerate free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to increase investment cooperation opportunities, particularly in key industries.
Diversification and trade promotion enhancement in European market

Diversification and trade promotion enhancement in European market

(VEN) - During the discussions at the Official Working Session of the meeting of Vietnamese trade counselors in the European region on July 18, 2024, in Rome, Italy, envoys, trade counsellors, and the heads of Vietnamese trade offices in Europe unanimously agreed that the strategy to diversify export markets has been validated, particularly during the recent challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the difficulties in some major export markets.
Identifying challenges and opportunities in the European market

Identifying challenges and opportunities in the European market

(VEN) - Europe is one of the potential export markets not only for the world but also for Vietnam, but exports to this market also face many challenges.
Czech Republic considers Vietnam among top partners, markets: official

Czech Republic considers Vietnam among top partners, markets: official

The Czech Government always places Vietnam among the European country’s most important partners and markets in Southeast Asia, Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Jozef Sikela has affirmed.
EU considers Vietnam among leading important partners in region: EC Vice President

EU considers Vietnam among leading important partners in region: EC Vice President

The European Union (EU) regards Vietnam as one of its leading important partners in the region, Josep Borrell Fontelles, Vice President of the European Commission (EC) and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said at his talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son in Hanoi on July 30.
EU, Việt Nam enhance ties through new strategies and initiatives

EU, Việt Nam enhance ties through new strategies and initiatives

President Tô Lâm said Việt Nam is ready to act as a bridge for the EU in the region, including by strengthening ASEAN-EU strategic partnership relations.
Trade and investment, a pillar of Vietnam-Italy relations

Trade and investment, a pillar of Vietnam-Italy relations

(VEN) - At the invitation of Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien leads a Vietnamese delegation on a working visit to Italy to attend the Expanded G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting.
Vietnam greatly values cooperation in renewal energy with EU

Vietnam greatly values cooperation in renewal energy with EU

Ambassador to Belgium and head of the Vietnamese Delegation to the European Union (EU) Nguyen Van Thao has affirmed Vietnam’s recognition of great importance to cooperation in renewable energy and environmental protection with the EU and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham Vietnam).
Italy top-4 EU trade partner of Vietnam

Italy top-4 EU trade partner of Vietnam

(VEN) - Data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs show that the Vietnamese-Italian trade value hit US$2.3 billion in the first four months of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 14 percent.
Vietnam seeks stronger partnership with France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region

Vietnam seeks stronger partnership with France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region

A working group from the Vietnamese Embassy in France led by Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang paid a working trip to Bordeaux, the capital city of France’s southwest region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, from May 30 to June 1.
Italian export credit agency to invest US$1.3 billion  in Vietnam

Italian export credit agency to invest US$1.3 billion in Vietnam

(VEN) - Servizi Assicurativi del Commercio Estero (SACE) - an Italian export credit agency - has recently announced a 2024-2025 capital package worth US$1.3 billion to support Italian enterprises in Vietnam alongside Vietnamese companies using Italian technology, machinery and components.
Ninh Binh looks to promote trade cooperation with France

Ninh Binh looks to promote trade cooperation with France's Paris Ile-de-France region

Ninh Binh commits to providing the most favourable conditions for all foreign investors and businesses, including French ones, to explore investment opportunities in the northern locality, Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Council Mai Van Tuat has said.
Vietnam, France look to boost economic partnership

Vietnam, France look to boost economic partnership

Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong and French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness, Francophonie and French Nationals Abroad Franck Riester co-chaired the 8th session of the Vietnam-France High-Level Dialogue on Economy in Paris on May 17.
Belgium workshop spotlights business opportunities in Vietnam

Belgium workshop spotlights business opportunities in Vietnam

Business opportunities in Vietnam were introduced to Belgian enterprises by the Vietnamese trade office in the European country and the Belgium-Vietnam Alliance (BVA) at a workshop on May 16.
Bulgaria prioritizes high-tech cooperation with Vietnam

Bulgaria prioritizes high-tech cooperation with Vietnam

(VEN) - During the working visit to Bulgaria to attend the 24th session of the Vietnam-Bulgaria Intergovernmental Committee, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and the Vietnamese delegation had a meeting with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev on May 13, 2024.
Vietnam, Bulgaria promote economic, trade cooperation

Vietnam, Bulgaria promote economic, trade cooperation

(VEN) - The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade delegation, led by Minister Nguyen Hong Dien, are paying a visit to Kazakhstan and Bulgaria from May 12-17. Attending the Inter-Governmental Committee meetings between Vietnam and the two countries, and sideline events are part of the delegation’s activities.
Vietnam, France agree to strengthen their strategic partnership

Vietnam, France agree to strengthen their strategic partnership

French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu's visit "holds significant importance in strengthening the Việt Nam-France Strategic Partnership and reaffirms their commitment to leaving the past behind and moving forward".
HCM City strengthens cooperation with German firms

HCM City strengthens cooperation with German firms

Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Vo Van Hoan on April 10 received former Vice-Chancellor, former Minister of Health and Minister of Economics and Technology of Germany Philipp Rösler who is joining a delegation of German firms to visit the city.
Thai Binh boosts investment, trade cooperation with Germany

Thai Binh boosts investment, trade cooperation with Germany

A delegation from the northern province of Thai Binh, led by Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Khac Than, visited several localities and business organisations in Germany from March 25 to 27, in a bid to enhance trade cooperation with and attract direct investment from the European nation.
Dutch businessmen explore potential investment and trade opportunities in Vietnam

Dutch businessmen explore potential investment and trade opportunities in Vietnam

The 140 businessmen of Dutch economic delegation have had a business trip to Vietnam to promote trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
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