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.

A 5,300-ha specialised economic zone founded in Hải Phòng

Friday, Feb 13, 2026

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has approved Hải Phòng’s specialised economic zone to boost hi-tech industry and services while strengthening regional links and growth.

Việt Nam to add new free trade zone of up to 5,000 hectares

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026

The People’s Committee of Cần Thơ City recently issued a decision approving adjustments to the city’s master plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

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.

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

Monday, Dec 22, 2025

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

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025

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

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

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

Saturday, Nov 29, 2025

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

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.

Hải Phòng approves plan to establish 6,300ha free trade zone

Thursday, Oct 16, 2025

The 6,300ha free trade zone will consist of three non-contiguous sites connected to the Đình Vũ–Cát Hải Economic Zone and the southern coastal economic area.

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

Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025

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

Thursday, Aug 28, 2025

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

Việt Nam, Egypt strengthen economic ties, eye bilateral FTA

Wednesday, Aug 06, 2025

Egypt is currently Việt Nam’s largest trade partner in North Africa, with bilateral trade reaching over US$472 million in 2024.

Free trade zones hoped to give boost to economic growth

Tuesday, Aug 05, 2025

Many other localities across the country are "laying the groundwork" in hopes of being granted permission to establish FTZs.