Việt Nam-EFTA deal set to further boost bilateral trade growth

Friday, Jul 17, 2026

The Việt Nam-EFTA FTA is one of the longest-negotiated trade agreements in Việt Nam''s history, reflecting its broad and ambitious commitments across trade, investment and sustainable development.

EFTA deal provides fresh opportunities for seafood exports

Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026

The FTA would widen access to markets with strong demand for premium food products in line with the country’s strategy of shifting exports towards increasing added value.

Việt Nam, EFTA step up free trade agreement negotiations

Friday, Feb 27, 2026

The EFTA side highly appreciated Việt Nam’s efforts and its market access proposals, while reaffirming the bloc’s traditional strengths in promoting private investment and technology transfer.

High standards key for businesses to unlock VEFTA benefits

Saturday, Dec 27, 2025

The EFTA bloc, comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, has a relatively small population but a combined GDP of about €1.3 trillion (US$1.5 trillion), high living standards, and strong demand for high-quality products.

Exporters lack tariff knowhow

Tuesday, Jul 14, 2015

Vietnamese exporters are not making use of Foreign Trade Agreement (FTA) opportunities as many of them do not know how to claim priority tariffs from FTAs.

VN advised self-issue C/O mechanism for export goods

Thursday, Jun 19, 2014

The mechanism on self-issue certificate of origin (C/O) for goods exported to the EU and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) markets would help Viet Nam''s export enterprises, said experts.

Hygiene key to European trade

Thursday, Oct 03, 2013

Negotiations on the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Systems (SPS) play a pivotal role in promoting free trade between Viet Nam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which is also estimated to boost Viet Nam''s exports in the EU.