On 11th October, 2018, Mr
Tuan Nguyen, the representative of ANT Lawyers law firm has participated in
EuroCham Brussels Mission between 8th and 12th October, 2018 to attend hearings
at European Parliament on the Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), visited and
discussed with the diplomats of European Union in head office of EEAS in
Belgium, Mr. David O’Sullivan, the Chief Operating Officer of European External
Action Service (EEAS) to seek understanding and support to promote the approval
of EVFTA.
Along with other delegates
of EuroCham at this meeting, Mr Tuan Nguyen, the representative of ANT Lawyers
discussed with Mr. Sullivan on issues concerning EU relating to EVFTA. The
issues included: the employee’s rights, the balance between investment
incentives and environmental protection, the challenges that the Vietnamese
Government could face as well as the handling measures. In addition, Mr
Sullivan has showed concerns in Vietnam’s legal system and how to fit in with
common standards of European counties, to ensure the balance of information control
and privacy. Mr. Sullivan also emphasized the compliance with the international
principles. The representative of EU has recognized that this is the
appropriate time for Vietnam and to EU countries members to proceed with the
agreement because it would help address the current shortcomings.
Free Trade Agreement
between EU and Vietnam is expected to reduce more than 90% tariff and create
the most favorable conditions for exporting Vietnam goods to EU market and vice
versa. Relating to European businesses, this is an opportunity for extending
investment and accessing to new markets. Vietnamese could enjoy the high
quality goods with cheap price. Relating to Vietnam
businesses, EU is a very potential market when tariff is removed.
The
Vietnam EuroCham delegation has represented more than 1,000 European companies
to promote the signing EVFTA at European Parliament. ANT Lawyers law firm is
honored to participate to discuss, contribute for the promotion of approval of
the agreement. ANT Lawyers law firm is committed to bridge European companies
to investment more in Vietnam and that Vietnamese companies should to enter
European market through its reliable global law form networks.
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