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Russia removes travel restrictions from India, Finland, Vietnam, Qatar
27Jan By Mike TrudellNo Comments
World

Russia removes travel restrictions from India, Finland, Vietnam, Qatar

The travel restrictions from India, Finland, Vietnam and Qatar imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic have been removed by Russia.Confirming the news, the Russian Embassy tweeted: "For citizens of Finland, Vietnam, #India & Qatar the restrictions on entry to Russia, imposed due to spread of COVID19, are being lifted. The corresponding order was signed by Chairman of the Russian Government Mikhail Mishustin on January 25, 2021”.The Russian government's press statement specified that citizens of these states and those who have a residence permit will be allowed to enter Russia through air checkpoints. Russian citizens, in turn, can also fly to any of these countries.Russia had imposed travel restrictions on March 16, 2020, amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the country. Russia has reg...
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China challenging Vietnam dominance in Cambodia, Laos through BRI projects: Analyst
3Nov By Mike TrudellNo Comments
China, World

China challenging Vietnam dominance in Cambodia, Laos through BRI projects: Analyst

Defense analyst Derek Grossman has said that by leveraging Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects, China has increasingly challenged Vietnam’s dominance in Cambodia and Laos, and that Vietnam will have to find alternative means of engaging its neighbors to combat Chinese influence.In an opinion article, Grossman stated that China’s strengthening ties to Cambodia and Laos in recent years have real effects on Vietnam. “For example, Chinese support has likely contributed to Cambodian and Laotian decisions not to fully support Vietnam’s stance on ASEAN’s Code of Conduct negotiations in the South China Sea.”“China has increasingly challenged Vietnam’s dominance in Cambodia and Laos, primarily by leveraging Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects to raise its influence in the region. Outspent b...
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Vietnam ratifies free trade deal with European Union
8Jun By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
China

Vietnam ratifies free trade deal with European Union

Vietnam ratified a free trade agreement with the European Union on Monday that will cut or eliminate 99% of tariffs on goods traded between the Southeast Asian country and the bloc, and provide Vietnam with a much-needed post coronavirus pandemic boost.Deputies in the National Assembly voted by over 94% in favour of the European Union Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).The EVFTA, expected to take effect in July, is the European Union's second deal with a member of the Association of Southeast Asian nations (Asean) after Singapore, and one of few with a developing country.Vietnam will have a transition period of up to 10 years for some imports, such as cars.It will open up Vietnam's services, including post, banking and shipping and public procurement markets, align some standards and pro...
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