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AstraZeneca profit up on strong sales of cancer drugs

April 25, 2024 | 17:37

British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Thursday said net profit jumped 21 percent in the first three months of the year thanks to strong growth in sales of cancer drugs.

British businesses eye Vietnam's renewable energy sector

November 07, 2023 | 17:17

A delegation of 14 British businesses visited the country earlier this month.

British leaders enthusiastic over CPTPP implementation

May 04, 2023 | 09:00

The United Kingdom is beginning its new life as a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, with Vietnam also being a beneficiary from its expansion.

UK can blossom in Vietnam to celebrate 50 years of trade

January 11, 2023 | 09:00

British business in Vietnam is increasing, with many great performances during 2022. Kenneth Atkinson, chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the interesting stories of recovery, and future investment trends under impacts of free trade agreements.

More British investors look at Vietnam to cash in on free trade agreements

August 18, 2022 | 20:40

Many British investors are seeking investment opportunities in Vietnam in the hope of cashing in on free trade agreements (FTAs) that Vietnam has signed with the UK and other economies worldwide.

Strategic agreements signed to develop HCM City’s new downtown

April 10, 2022 | 21:42

Graham Stuart, the British Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, witnessed a signing ceremony yesterday of strategic agreements between Masterise Homes with Foster+ Partners and Quimera Energy Efficiency (QEE) to develop The Global City, a new downtown project in HCM City.

Exports struggle to make British dent

March 31, 2022 | 11:11

After the initiation of a trade deal between the United Kingdom and Vietnam, hopes of quick profits for many of the latter’s exporters have been dashed as industries continue to get to grips with implementation.

Civilisation at stake in most important climate talks yet

October 28, 2021 | 00:11

The pressure is on for nations to deliver when it comes to a robust agreement at the upcoming COP26 climate summit – none more so than the British hosts. But with key representation set to miss the event and leaders criticised of not taking the matter seriously enough, it remains to be seen if the world can come together to turn the climate tide.

UK pledges support on Vietnam’s path to reaching net zero on time

October 28, 2021 | 00:05

British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward talked with VIR’s Thanh Thu about this cooperation, with some advice for Vietnam to pursue a greener future.

British involvement to deepen depth and breadth of CPTPP

June 12, 2021 | 08:00

The members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) have formally accepted the United Kingdom into the accession process.

UK and EU set out goals for trade deal

February 13, 2020 | 15:39

Brexit is ancient history, according to the British government. But for many businesses and citizens, as well as the formulation of a new trade relationship, the era-defining issue is only just beginning. Quang Hai reports.

European Parliament approves no-deal Brexit visa waiver

April 05, 2019 | 10:54

The European Parliament on Thursday (Apr 4) approved a law allowing Britons visa-free EU visits even after a "no deal" Brexit, despite a furious dispute over the status of Gibraltar.

British PM says she will lead Brexit talks from now on

July 25, 2018 | 09:15

Prime Minister Theresa May announced on Tuesday (Jul 24) she will take personal control of Brexit negotiations with the EU, as time runs out to get a deal before Britain leaves the bloc in March.

UK set to publish Brexit plan that sparked rebellion

July 12, 2018 | 12:25

British Prime Minister Theresa May will publish details Thursday (Jul 12) of her long-awaited Brexit plan to restart talks with the EU, after facing down a revolt by eurosceptic ministers that could still unseat her.

MPs vote on expanding London's Heathrow airport

June 25, 2018 | 21:24

British MPs are set Monday (Jun 25) to approve plans to build a third runway at London Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, after decades of acrimonious debate.