Meeting with a Vietnamese delegation led by Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh, Mr. Fox said the UK considers Vietnam an important and promising trade partner and both sides need to propose initiatives and find ways to boost commercial cooperation.Minister Anh said Vietnam treassures its relationship with the UK and works hard to boost their ties. Based on complementary economic structures, the two countries will expand their trade of goods and services, increase investment to boost economic growth, and deepen cooperation. … [Read more...] about UK reaffirms commitment to boost trade ties with Vietnam
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Vietnam, UK seek to boost trade ties
The two countries should take new measures and initiatives to foster bilateral trade cooperation, he said.For his part, Anh affirmed that Vietnam has attached great importance to the multifaceted strategic partnership with the UK, and has been making every effort to promote bilateral cooperation. Solutions and initiatives should focus on sharing information about import policies, trade barriers and management of fake goods management as well as increasing trade promotion and market studying activities, thus facilitating two-way trade, he stressed. The minister proposed the UK create favourable conditions for prestigious Vietnamese exporters to join distribution networks in the UK, especially for ago-aquatic products, textiles-garments and footwear. Vietnam highly evaluates the dialogue mechanism of the Vietnam-UK Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETCO), considering this as a useful channel to regularly exchange measures and solutions to remove difficulties facing … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UK seek to boost trade ties
Lubaina Himid becomes oldest winner of UK’s Turner Prize
LONDON — Lubaina Himid, 63, on Tuesday became the oldest winner of the Turner Prize, Britain’s most prestigious yet controversial visual art award, for her works celebrating black creativity. Judges praised the Zanzibar-born artist for the "seriousness of themes she addressed", paying tribute to the "current vitality of Lubaina’s work as well as the current relevance" of it in three decades past. The winning artist said she felt "like I won it for a lot of people, so that’s why it means a lot. "For all the black women who never did win it even though they’ve been shortlisted. It feels good for that reason." Musician Goldie presented the £25,000 (US$32,000) award at the ceremony in Hull, northern England, to mark its year as UK City of Culture. The jury made its decision on the back of Himid’s trio of exhibitions in Oxford, Bristol and Nottingham, which showcased her paintings, prints and installations. Her exhibits on show include wooden … [Read more...] about Lubaina Himid becomes oldest winner of UK’s Turner Prize
Thai ex-PM Yingluck yet to have UK passport: official
Thailand's former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra (Source: AFP/VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand's former PrimeMinister Yingluck Shinawatra has not obtained a UK passport, Thai ForeignMinister Don Pramudwinai said on December 4.His announcement followedearlier news reports that Yingluck was given a UK passport after she hadreportedly sought political asylum in the UK.Don said the UK Embassyin Bangkok has not filed any report about Yingluck to the Thai Ministry ofForeign Affairs.Thai media earlierreported that Yingluck was seeking political asylum in the UK after she hadsecretly left Thailand for the United Arab Emirates in August.On September 27, the Supreme Court of Thailand delivered a final verdict andsentenced Yingluck to a five-year jail term on duty negligence and misconductcharges pertaining to a rice programme which had been implemented by her PueaThai Party-led government and reportedly incurred about 14 billion USD in state losses several years ago.-VNA … [Read more...] about Thai ex-PM Yingluck yet to have UK passport: official
Brexit impact on UK pharma industry to be investigated
Brexit may affect the cost of medicines and hit UK pharmaceutical investment, a Commons committee head has warned.Rachel Reeves, who chairs the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) committee, says access to new medical products may also be at risk.She said the uncertainty around Brexit was "very concerning", as MPs prepare to examine its effects on the industry.They include the sector's access to highly skilled workers after the UK leaves the Euopean Union.Ms Reeves said the evidence MPs had received suggested Brexit could threaten "the cost of medicines, investment in the UK and access to new and innovative research and products"."There are serious concerns raised around the future regulation of pharmaceuticals, mutual recognition of medicines, and the prospect of damaging disruption to cross-EU drug supply chains," she said."This is very concerning, with uncertainty risking the UK becoming a less desirable place for investment and development in a growing, productive … [Read more...] about Brexit impact on UK pharma industry to be investigated