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High standards key for businesses to unlock VEFTA benefits

High standards key for businesses to unlock VEFTA benefits

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.
Official describes VIFTA as new driving force for Việt Nam – Israel trade

Official describes VIFTA as new driving force for Việt Nam – Israel trade

The Việt Nam – Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA), which officially took effect in November 2024, has given a significant boost to bilateral trade, with the turnover estimated at over US$3.7 billion in 2025, according to Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in...
Việt Nam needs to promote international cooperation to speed up energy transition: experts

Việt Nam needs to promote international cooperation to speed up energy transition: experts

Việt Nam needs to step up international cooperation to accelerate its energy transition as the country faces rising electricity demand, experts said at a conference held by the Institute for Brand and Competitive Strategy on Tuesday in Hà Nội.
CPTPP certificates of origin see strong utilisation after six years

CPTPP certificates of origin see strong utilisation after six years

The export turnover of goods to CPTPP markets issued with C/Os rose from about US$0.7 billion in 2019 to approximately $5 billion last year.
Integration a central pillar for new direction

Integration a central pillar for new direction

From an underdeveloped economy, Việt Nam has grown into one of the world’s 32 largest economies with its economic scale expanding nearly 100 folds since 1986 and per-capita income from below $100 to nearly $5,000.
Việt Nam eyes 2025 as breakthrough year for agricultural exports

Việt Nam eyes 2025 as breakthrough year for agricultural exports

With exports projected to reach $70 billion by the end of 2025, the year is set to be a breakthrough for the sector, highlighting its impressive progress driven by improved quality, standardisation and sci-tech application.
Việt Nam, EFTA launch 18th round of FTA talks in Đà Nẵng

Việt Nam, EFTA launch 18th round of FTA talks in Đà Nẵng

Việt Nam and the European Free Trade Association have launched the 18th round of free trade talks in Đà Nẵng, aiming to reach a basic agreement, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.
Việt Nam sees ample room to expand trade, investment in ASEAN

Việt Nam sees ample room to expand trade, investment in ASEAN

ASEAN’s rapidly growing consumer market continues to present major opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises, though firms are increasingly required to meet higher technical and origin standards.
Businesses urged to cash in on tariff preferences under VNs trade deals

Businesses urged to cash in on tariff preferences under VN’s trade deals

Việt Nam’s slew of free trade agreements offers its export companies a competitive advantage to but their utilisation rates remain modest, a seminar heard in HCM City on September 25.
Việt Nam, Brazil promote launch of Việt Nam - MERCOSUR FTA negotiations

Việt Nam, Brazil promote launch of Việt Nam - MERCOSUR FTA negotiations

Vieira announced that he will bring up the proposal for FTA negotiations at the next MERCOSUR meeting in early September.
Agro-forestry-fishery exports rose by 14.7 per cent to reach 40 billion from January to July

Agro-forestry-fishery exports rose by 14.7 per cent to reach $40 billion from January to July

The sector ran a trade surplus of $11.5 billion, up by 15.9 per cent from the same period last year, driven by robust performance of major farm producers and stronger demand from key markets.
Firms advised to diversify export markets

Firms advised to diversify export markets

Việt Nam faces both opportunities and challenges in industrial and trade development amid global volatility.
Decade-long partnership: Vietnam, EAEU eye deeper cooperation

Decade-long partnership: Vietnam, EAEU eye deeper cooperation

Since their FTA came into effect, trade between Việt Nam and the EAEU doubled to reach US$5.6 billion in 2024.
Việt Nam, UK boost agricultural trade ties

Việt Nam, UK boost agricultural trade ties

The UK, with an annual agri-food import value of US$67 billion, is seen as a high-potential market. In 2024, Việt Nam’s agri-export turnover to the UK reached nearly $883 million, a 15.4 per cent year-on-year increase.
2025 FTA negotiation plan to be submitted in May

2025 FTA negotiation plan to be submitted in May

To date, Việt Nam has signed 16 FTAs with over 60 of the world’s major markets and three are under negotiation.