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The European Parliament elections, which take place May 23-26, are causing further delays for the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). At least that’s the outcome of the provisional agenda set by the new Romanian EU Presidency. It results in the fact that this already long-delayed trade deal won’t enter into force before 2020.

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The European Union − Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which is heading to the European Council and Parliament for the final approval necessary for it to come into force, brings unprecedented advantages and benefits for Vietnam and the EU.

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In a meeting with Swiss President Ueli Maurer yesterday, PM Phúc said Việt Nam attached importance to consolidating and strengthening its ties with Switzerland.

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The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) may not be ratified as soon as expected if Vietnam makes no progress in addressing key labor issues, experts warned.

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The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is hoped to usher in a new period in promoting cooperation and mutual economic development between the two sides as it comes into effect in mid-2019, according to Italian experts.

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With the EU being among the largest importers of Vietnam’s wood products, the upcoming adoption of the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade Voluntary Partnership Agreement between Vietnam and the European Union will help Vietnam both attract more European investment and boost its wood product exports to not only the EU, but also many other markets.

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The European Parliament and Council have been urged by Human Rights Watch (HRW) to postpone the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) until Hanoi relaxes its restrictions on citizens’ rights.

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Vietnam will be able to boost its wood exports when the Vietnam-European Union Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (VPA/FLEGT) takes effect, said Permanent Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Ha Cong Tuan.

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The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement is set to be inked over the next few months, and then await official ratification, with huge benefits and opportunities laying ahead for Vietnam and EU investors in the country.

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A seminar on boosting Vietnam – France economic ties via the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took place in Paris on December 20, attracting about 100 participants.

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