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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, 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.
UK pork exporters embark on trade mission to Việt Nam to strengthen bilateral ties

UK pork exporters embark on trade mission to Việt Nam to strengthen bilateral ties

Consumers in Việt Nam will have a chance to buy pork imported from leading producers from UK in the near future.
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.
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.
Malaysia, RoK resume FTA talks

Malaysia, RoK resume FTA talks

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.
Việt Nam needs to brace for growing global trade volatility: Insiders

Việt Nam needs to brace for growing global trade volatility: Insiders

As the threat of a global trade war looms, insiders held that Việt Nam needs to take proactive steps to develop tailored responses that will insulate its production, business, and export activities from the effects of market volatility.
FTAs and green development remain key drivers of export

FTAs and green development remain key drivers of export

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên talked to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) about 2024 - a year the economy faced a mix of challenges, but also saw the country making the most out of Free Trade Agreements...
Việt Nam to meet its commitments in automobile import sector

Việt Nam to meet its commitments in automobile import sector

Việt Nam, as an open economy with multiple Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in place, is committed to fulfilling its obligations in the automobile import sector. 
FTAs a silver lining for economic growth

FTAs a silver lining for economic growth

The country''s trade surpassed the milestone of $700 billion in value to hit $73.5 billion in 2022, a rise of 9.5 per cent against the same period of the previous year, according to the s of the General Statistics Office.