Claudio Dordi, technical assistance team leader of EU-MUTRAP, the EU-Vietnam Multilateral Trade Assistance Project, made the remarks at a Thursday workshop in Hanoi on EVFTA’s impacts on Vietnam’s economy. Mr. Dordi informed delegates that the EU market consists of consumers with high incomes and strict technical barriers.
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Former Minister of Trade Truong Dinh Tuyen proposed that the government clearly identify spearhead exporters and map out development plans for auxiliary industries. Tuyen stressed the need to fine-tune Vietnam’s legal framework to meet EVFTA requirements regarding labor, investment environment, and intellectual property regulations.
