The surprise resignation of Roberto Azevedo leaves World Trade Organization members with less than 3 months to appoint his successor, a process which usually takes 9 months

Speaking at the Prime Minister’s conference with the business community on May 9, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc once again emphasised that once the social distancing is eased and ‘the beat’ of society has returned to normal, the economy will be like a squeezed spring and it will be time for it to get ready to unwind. Therefore, ministries, sectors and localities must join hands in removing difficulties for enterprises towards reform, innovation, and a high level of responsibility.

After ‘disappointing’ talks, UK fears coronavirus crisis has distracted EU leaders

Vietnam is aiming to raise the output of its spiny lobster farming industry to 3,000 tonnes by 2025, bringing in an export revenues of US$200 million, under a draft plan by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Economic cooperation between Vietnam and the European Union (EU) is about to turn a new page in history as the Vietnamese National Assembly is moving very close to ratifying the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Việt Nam needs to fill major legal gaps and address key issues to reap the full benefits of the European Union Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Vice President Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh said the EU- Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) was a comprehensive and fair deal that represented both Việt Nam and the EU's rights and interests at a National Assembly meeting on Wednesday in Hà Nội.

International cooperation would be enhanced to develop a sustainable marine economy, with a focus on improving infrastructure, according to a project Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc approved early this week.

The pandemic is depressing demand, disrupting global supply chains and spurring export restrictions on medical and food supplies.

‘Precautionism’ will likely leave the world more fragmented, argues Pascal Lamy, but the US push to ‘re-shore’ will not stop cross-border trade elsewhere