VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has been advised to take strict control over the export to the EU market in order to be the long term beneficiary from the EU’s Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).

 VietNamNet Bridge – It is likely that the European Union (EU) will recognize Vietnam as a market economy when negotiations of the Vietnam-EU free trade agreement (FTA) end.

 A long-awaited trade deal between the European Union and the United States could be in jeopardy over allegations that Washington bugged EU offices,

 Eurozone finance ministers meet Thursday amid sharp differences over banking sector reforms -- trying to resolve whether taxpayers or creditors pay for future bailouts.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The European Union has committed EUR743 million (US$965 million) in official development assistance for Vietnam in 2013, making it the country’s largest aid donor.

 Delta urged to stockpile rice to keep price stable; Sugar inventory continues to rise; Convenience shop popularity threatens local supermarkets; Mining companies see licenses revoked; Bentley to open sale agent in Vietnam

 Struggling France will likely be the focus Wednesday when the European Commission sets down the economic and fiscal lines it expects EU member states to follow in the search for desperately needed growth and jobs.

European finance ministers bid to unlock a trillion-euro annual crackdown on tax evasion, under pressure from EU leaders looking for new measures to boost job creation and growth at their Brussels summit next week.

The EU-ASEAN Economic and Policy Forum took place in Jakarta, Indonesia on April 18, creating a chance for the two sides to share experience in their economic integration.

 EU legislators struck an anti-corruption deal that aims to force big mining companies to make public the payments they make to governments where they operate, officials said.

Printing company forced to shut up shop; Tech firm shares suspended after losses; Company reprimanded for late disclosure; Rubber firm breaks VND3 trillion mark; Land price evaluation needs support

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam attached importance to enhancing multi-faceted cooperation with the UK and the EU, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung told former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair in Ha Noi yesterday.

HCM City’s trade promotion focuses on regional countries; Gov’t pledges support for Samsung; Big home loan rate cuts unlikely: experts; Funds prioritized for key traffic projects in city

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation paid official visits to Belgium, the European Union (EU), Italy and the UK from January 17-24, 2013.

 After years of research, the first bionic eye has seen the light of day in the United States, giving hope to the blind around the world.

 The European Union's massive spending on farm subsidies and infrastructure projects will be in the spotlight at difficult talks this week to set the bloc's next longterm budget.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s tour of Belgium, the EU, Italy and the UK from January 17-24 has created strong momentums for Vietnam to foster its comprehensive relations with important partners in Europe.

 Argentina on Thursday condemned what it called "coordinated" charges of protectionism lodged against it by the United States and European Union at the World Trade Organization.