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10Aug

New EU-Vietnam FTA Enters into Force

A new landmark free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Union entered into force on 1 August 2020.  The agreement provides expansive preferential treatment for both goods and services, recognition and protection of geographical indications for over 200 products, liberalized government procurement rules, and obligations for antitrust and mergers. It also contains sustainable development provisions including legally binding rules on climate, labour and human rights. As such, it is...
By: White & Case LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-eu-vietnam-fta-enters-into-force-48804/

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