Vietnam-EFTA trade deal opens door to higher supply chain standards
Economy 14:05 21/10/2026The Vietnam-EFTA free trade pact will open new markets for Vietnamese goods, but success will hinge on supply chains that meet quality and sustainability standards.
Swiss President hails new Free Trade Agreement at Swiss-Viet Economic Forum 2026
Vietnam News 20:04 18/10/2026Swiss President Guy Parmelin has described the newly signed free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) as a strategic commitment to closer economic cooperation, expected to strengthen legal certainty, improve market access and create fresh opportunities for businesses from both sides.
Vietnam, EFTA sign free trade agreement after 14 years of negotiations
Vietnam News 13:52 18/10/2026Vietnam's Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung and representatives of the member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) officially signed the Vietnam-EFTA Free Trade Agreement (VEFTA) in Hanoi on Sunday.
Vietnam-EFTA deal to boost Vietnam–Norway trade: Norwegian ambassador
Economy 15:51 17/07/2026The conclusion of negotiations for the Vietnam–European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Free Trade Agreement is expected to drive stronger trade and investment ties between Vietnam and Norway, with opportunities spanning Vietnamese coffee, seafood, shipbuilding, maritime industries, and offshore energy, Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken said.