The EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement was signed at the same time as the EVFTA in Hanoi on June 30, 2019. It will need to be ratified by all EU member states according to their national procedures before it can enter into force. Once ratified, it will replace the bilateral investment agreements that 21 EU member states currently have in place with Vietnam. … [Read more...] about European Council approves EU-Vietnam free trade agreement
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G20 ministers agree to keep markets open, tackle pandemic supply disruptions
Saudi King Salman attends a ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 14, 2019 - PHOTO: REUTERS RIYADH/WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Trade ministers from the Group of 20 major economies agreed on Monday to keep their markets open and ensure the continued flow of vital medical supplies, equipment and other essential goods as the world battles the deadly coronavirus pandemic. … [Read more...] about G20 ministers agree to keep markets open, tackle pandemic supply disruptions
Trade Ministry proposes resuming rice exports
A report by VFA indicated that as of March 27, the export volume of rice that had previously been assigned for outbound sale but was not delivered totaled 1.5 million tons, with some 1.3 million tons needed for shipments from now until May 31. Some VFA members are storing 1.65 million tons of rice. … [Read more...] about Trade Ministry proposes resuming rice exports
