The 18th negotiation round of a free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is taking place in the central city of Da Nang from November 25 to 28, reported the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a directive, requesting ministries, agencies, and localities to maintain macroeconomic stability and promote exports, especially as businesses are affected by the United States’ reciprocal tax policies.

VOV.VN - Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter has emphasized the importance of free trade agreements for Switzerland and EFTA members, expressing the desire to accelerate FTA negotiations with Vietnam.

Brazil is committed to supporting and coordinating with other Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) member countries to promote the internal process towards beginning official negotiations on the bloc’s free trade agreement (FTA) with Vietnam during Brazil's term as its rotating chair in the second half of 2025.

VOV.VN - Continuing efforts to diversify export markets, promote balanced and sustainable trade relations, boost domestic consumption and fully tap into the domestic market are key directives highlighted in the Government’s resolution from its April 2025 regular meeting.

In the wake of the US' fresh announcement of a 46% tariff on Vietnamese exports, Director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Department of Foreign Market Development Ta Hoang Linh remains optimistic about the potential for negotiations to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome.

Vietnam is taking measures to promote the negotiations of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), which is expected to be a driving force for Vietnam to tap the Latin American market, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien said.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese export activities are expected to rebound in the second half of the year, provided that businesses swiftly interpret market signals and seize upon export opportunities.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has hailed contributions made by Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Obaid Saeed Al Dhaheri to strengthening the friendship and multifaceted co-operation between the two nations.