The free trade agreement with Vietnam is the EU's most ambitious trade deal with a developing country. The deal is set to give the Southeast Asian country a much-needed economic boost amid the coronavirus pandemic.| dw.com
The EU has said the trade agreement would be the most ambitious the bloc has ever negotiated with a developing country. However, authoritarian Vietnam will still have to improve its labor and social standards.| dw.com
Experts are calling on the EU to take a stance on Vietnam's rights record amid new trade talks.| dw.com
Vietnam is a large country in Southeast Asia, sharing a border with China. It was the scene of lengthy wars in the 20th century. It is a developing country, but has a fast-growing economy.| dw.com
