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EU will take action against states over car emissions

 The European Union will take legal action against some member states for failing to police car emission rules, its industry commissioner said on Friday, and is stepping up efforts to seek redress for consumers cheated by Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE).

Factbox: EU crackdown on multinational tax deals

 The European Commission on Tuesday ordered Ireland to reclaim up to 13 billion euros ($14.5 billion) in taxes from U.S. technology giant Apple (AAPL.O).

EU to hand Apple Irish tax bill of $1.1 billion, source says

 The European Commission will rule against Ireland's tax dealings with Apple (AAPL.O) on Tuesday, two source familiar with the decision told Reuters,

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/8

Vietnam HR moving forward, Imports of raw cashew nuts jump high, Vinamilk’s success down to understanding of consumers: CEO, Thai and Chinese firms steal Vietnamese brands to export to US, EU, Kido forays into dumpling market

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/7

Hanoi launches programme to become start-up city, EU, VN firms discuss tie-up in water, environmental technologies, VN is fourth largest squid exporter to Japan, Woodchip exports tumble, numerous difficulties remain

EU's highest court upholds new restrictive law on cigarettes

 Europe's highest court on Wednesday upheld a tough EU law on standardizing cigarette packaging and banning advertising of e-cigarettes, paving the way for its adoption later this month.

EU regulators take Poland to court for breach of environment law

 The European Commission is taking Poland to the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg for breaking EU environment law when exploring for shale gas, the EU executive said on Thursday.

EU-Turkey deal only way to solve migration crisis: EU's Timmermans

 The agreement between the European Union and Turkey over stemming the flow of migrants across the eastern Mediterranean is the only possible solution,

EU offers golden opportunity for supporting industries

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to offer great opportunities for the Vietnamese export market. However, opportunities may be missed if supporting industries are not prepared quickly enough to take advantage of them.

Press statement by Vietnamese PM and EU leaders

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, President of the European Council Donald Tusk and President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker issued a Press Statement on the occasion of the Vietnamese PM’s visit to the European Union.

Migrant crisis: EU to begin seizing smugglers' boats

 The EU is beginning a new operation in the southern Mediterranean to intercept boats smuggling migrants.

Migrant crisis: EU to boost aid to agencies

 European Union leaders have pledged another €1bn to help UN agencies support Syrian refugees in the Middle East, as part of renewed efforts to tackle the EU's migrant crisis.

Migrant crisis: Thousands arrive in Austria with EU talks due

 Thousands more migrants entered Austria over the weekend as European leaders are set to push for a unified response to the crisis.

Social News 15/9

  Overseas Vietnamese enjoy motor vehicle tax breaks, HCMC collects road maintenance fee on motorbikes, EU, Vietnam share experience on climate change response, Storm Vam Co lashes Quang Nam-Quang Ngai

Migrant crisis: EU to announce plans for quotas

 European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is due to announce plans to tackle Europe's worst migrant crisis since World War Two.

Migrant crisis: EU calls emergency talks

 The European Union has called emergency talks on tackling the bloc's escalating migration crisis.

EU, VN agree on free-trade after three-year talks

  The European Union (EU) and Viet Nam yesterday reached an agreement in principle for a free-trade agreement (FTA) after nearly three years of intense negotiations.

Greece debt crisis: IMF attacks EU over bailout terms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has fiercely criticised the bailout deal offered to Greece by the eurozone.  

Data roaming charges to end in EU within two years

Data roaming charges are set to be abolished within the European Union by June 2017, it has been announced. 

Mediterranean migrants: EU to discuss quota plan

 EU interior ministers are to discuss how to deal with tens of thousands of migrants trying to enter Europe each year by crossing the Mediterranean.