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UK trade minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan said the country wants to be a part of Vietnam’s development story in the 21st century, and fostering bilateral trade relations is among its priorities. Vietnam and the UK should set a trade turnover target of over US$10 billion by 2023, which would be a meaningful step to mark the 50 th anniversary of Vietnam-UK diplomatic relations next year. Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (mid) at the forum. Source: VNA Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh gave the remarks at the Vietnam-UK High-level Forum on Economy and Trade held on June 29. The event is one of the highlights of a visit to the UK by the high-ranking delegation from the National Assembly of Vietnam led by Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue from June 28-30. According to Thanh, the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership has progressed strongly over the years and contributed to socio-economic development in each country. Thanh expected the partnership would … [Read more...] about Vietnam-UK target US$10-billion trade turnover by 2023

An overview of the forum (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended the Vietnam-UK high-level forum on economy and trade in London on June 29 (local time), as part of the leader’s ongoing visit to the UK. Aiming to seek stronger economic, trade and investment partnership between the two countries, the event drew Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh, Britain Secretary of State for International Trade Anne Marie Trevelyan, and MP Graham Stuart, UK Prime Minister's Trade Envoy to Vietnam, and a large number of Vietnamese and Britain businesses. Addressing the event, Deputy PM Thanh highlighted important progress in the Vietnam-UK Strategic Partnership , as well as great chances for both sides to bolster their ties from the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement ( UKVFTA ). He underlined that both sides should optimise advantages from the deal by encouraging the promotion of the two-way trade and investment, and creating favourable … [Read more...] about NA Chairman attends Vietnam-UK high-level forum on economy, trade

Aiming to seek stronger economic, trade and investment partnership between the two countries, the event drew Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh, Britain Secretary of State for International Trade Anne Marie Trevelyan, and MP Graham Stuart, U.K. Prime Minister's Trade Envoy to Vietnam, and a large number of Vietnamese and Britain businesses. Addressing the event, Deputy PM Thanh highlighted important progress in the Vietnam-U.K. Strategic Partnership, as well as great chances for both sides to bolster their ties from the U.K.-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA). He underlined that both sides should optimize advantages from the deal by encouraging the promotion of the two-way trade and investment, and creating favorable conditions for enterprises of both sides to explore each other’s market and foster connection, thus striving for a trade value of over USD 10 billion by 2023. Thanh affirmed Vietnam's high political determination in realizing commitments made at the … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman attends Vietnam-U.K. high-level forum on economy, trade

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue witnesses the exchange of co-operation agreements between businesses and localities of Viet Nam and the UK. — VNA/VNS Photo Doan Tan National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended a Viet Nam-UK high-level forum on economy and trade in London on June 29 (local time), as part of his ongoing visit to the UK. With the aim of stronger economic, trade and investment partnerships between the two countries, the event drew Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh, British Secretary of State for International Trade Anne Marie Trevelyan, Member of Parliament Graham Stuart (the Prime Minister's Trade Envoy to Vietnam), and a large number of Vietnamese and British businesses. Addressing the event, Deputy PM Thanh highlighted important progress in the Viet Nam-UK Strategic Partnership, as well as great chances for both sides to bolster their ties through the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA). He underlined that both sides should optimise the … [Read more...] about NA Chairman attends Viet Nam-UK forum in London

Vietnam remains supportive and would serve as the bridge for the UK to expand its partnership with ASEAN, calling for the UK parliament to support ASEAN’s central role in the region, as well as Vietnam’s stance on regional security issues. Vietnam and the UK are seeking closer relations at a time when the bilateral strategic partnership has been at its best with strong progress in all spheres. Chairman of Vietnam National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the House of Commons of the UK Lindsay Hoyle. Source: VNA The view was shared during a meeting between Chairman of Vietnam National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the House of Commons of the UK Lindsay Hoyle in London today [June 29]. According to Hue, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries has benefited from the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) that took effect in early 2021. Hue expected both sides to continue taking advantage of the deal to boost bilateral trade … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UK seek closer relations

Vietnam expects to create the utmost favorable environment for foreign companies to be successful in the country. Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue on June 29 held several meetings with executives of UK multinationals, including Prudential, Standard Chartered, Pacific Land, Pearson, and Enterprize Energy. All executives have expressed their good impression and pledged to commit long-term presence in Vietnam. NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and President of Prudential Shriti Vadera. Source: VNA President of Prudential Shriti Vadera said the company's business performance was positive during the Covid-19 pandemic, expressing her delight to be part of Vietnam’s development. Vadera suggested Prudential could further contribute to the country’s economic growth  by taking part in the long bond issuance. Chairman Hue welcomed Prudential’s successes in Vietnam, saying insurance corporations remain key partners of the State in Government bond issuance. … [Read more...] about UK multinationals pledge long-term presence in Vietnam