free-trade agreements (FTAs)

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

Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025

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

Friday, Nov 14, 2025

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.

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

Thursday, Aug 28, 2025

Vieira announced that he will bring up the proposal for FTA negotiations at the next MERCOSUR meeting in early September.

Decade-long partnership: Vietnam, EAEU eye deeper cooperation

Thursday, May 29, 2025

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

Malaysia, RoK resume FTA talks

Monday, Feb 17, 2025

The latest round of talks will take place in Kuala Lumpur from February 17 to 20, with discussions covering 11 key sectors, including goods, services, investment and economic cooperation.

Local fertiliser industry to benefit from EVFTA

Wednesday, Apr 22, 2020

Free trade agreements (FTA), including the latest one signed between Viet Nam and the EU, will benefit the domestic fertiliser sector, with more diverse import and export markets, experts said.

New-generation FTAs to bring opportunities but also risks and challenges, says Minister

Wednesday, Feb 05, 2020

Joining new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs) will help Viet Nam diversify its economic and trade relations, especially expanding import and export markets, avoiding excessive dependence on a specific region and helping the economy cope better with external fluctuations.

Free trade agreements increase tax collection

Thursday, Dec 19, 2019

According to Vietnam Customs, total tax collection of the sector has so far reached VND335.6 trillion (US$14.5 billion), an 11.6 per cent year-on-year increase and exceeding the target of the finance ministry.

State revenue unlikely to fall despite numerous FTAs

Saturday, Dec 14, 2019

Reduced revenue from removing taxes on imported goods - in accordance with various free trade agreements (FTA) that Viet Nam has signed - is unlikely to affect state revenue.

Prompt action needed to take advantage of FTAs

Thursday, Jul 11, 2019

Opportunities provided by free trade agreements (FTAs) will only exist on paper if local authorities and enterprises do not take prompt and concrete actions to take advantage.

Viet Nam’s GDP could grow more than 6.9% in 2019-20: NCIF

Thursday, Dec 13, 2018

Viet Nam’s economy could grow between 6.9 and 7.1 per cent in the 2019-20 period under stable macroeconomic conditions that could boost FDI and promote economic restructuring and the implementation of FTAs.

Trade deals not a cure-all for VN: forum

Friday, Nov 09, 2018

Implementation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) has significantly reduced export tariffs for Viet Nam but national administrative reform, reduction of import-export expenditure and business environment renovation are the key factors to improve national competitiveness.

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