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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.
Việt Nams trade value surpasses 900b for first time

Việt Nam’s trade value surpasses $900b for first time

The General Department of Việt Nam Customs announced that the total trade turnover was expected to reach $900 billion by December 26, 2025 - the highest level ever recorded.
Việt Nam, Uzbekistan boost cooperation in trade, automobile industry and logistics

Việt Nam, Uzbekistan boost cooperation in trade, automobile industry and logistics

Through the Intergovernmental Committee mechanism, Việt Nam and Uzbekistan will continue to further deepen bilateral cooperation in all fields.
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...
Mercosur and Việt Nam launch preferential trade agreement negotiations

Mercosur and Việt Nam launch preferential trade agreement negotiations

The parties are finalising terms of reference that will define the scope, structure and methodology for talks, according to a statement posted on the Brazilian government''s website.
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.
Việt Nam OCOP Festival 2025 to take place from December 20 to 23

Việt Nam OCOP Festival 2025 to take place from December 20 to 23

Việt Nam currently has 18,243 OCOP products rated three stars or higher, forming a standardised quality system that helps strengthen and enhance the Vietnamese national brand.
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.
Over 300 enterprises gather at Việt Nam–China trade and tourism fair in Quảng Ninh

Over 300 enterprises gather at Việt Nam–China trade and tourism fair in Quảng Ninh

More than 300 enterprises from Việt Nam, China, ASEAN countries, Vietnamese industry associations and domestic and foreign trade, tourism and investment promotion organisations are participating.
Việt Nam promotes its agricultural products in Egypt, Middle East and Africa

Việt Nam promotes its agricultural products in Egypt, Middle East and Africa

The Việt Nam Pavilion, organised by HCM City''s Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC), attracted 33 Vietnamese enterprises operating in the production, processing and export of farm products.
Việt Nam, RoK strengthen cooperation on trade remedies

Việt Nam, RoK strengthen cooperation on trade remedies

At the meetings held in Việt Nam''s central city of Đà Nẵng, both sides shared s on changes in relevant laws, policies and organisational structures, while exchanging views on each country’s import regulations.
US launches anti-circumvention investigation on Vietnamese steel wheels

US launches anti-circumvention investigation on Vietnamese steel wheels

The US has launched an anti-circumvention probe into steel wheels from Việt Nam over claims they were finished using China-origin hot-rolled steel to evade existing US anti-dumping and countervailing duties.
Việt Nam records 20.5 billion trade surplus in 11 months

Việt Nam records $20.5 billion trade surplus in 11 months

Việt Nam enjoyed a trade surplus of $20.53 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance reported on December 6.
Vietnam Expo HCM City begins

Vietnam Expo HCM City begins

The 23rd Vietnam International Trade Fair opened in HCM City on Thursday, showcasing high-quality products, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative solutions for a smart, convenient and modern lifestyle.
Việt Nam contributes to WTOs annual trade monitoring report

Việt Nam contributes to WTO’s annual trade monitoring report

The report notes that between mid-October 2024 and mid-October 2025, new tariffs and other import measures affected US$2.64 trillion worth of global merchandise imports, marking the highest level in more than 15 years.