VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade is scheduled to launch the FTA Index 2025 on August 18 to introduce the country's first nationwide assessment of how effectively provinces and centrally run cities implement free trade agreements (FTAs).

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) continues to reinforce its position as one of the world's most comprehensive and high-standard new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs), providing a vital anchor for free trade amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty.

VOV.VN - Foreign affairs and international integration must play a more direct role in advancing Vietnam’s development, strengthening strategic autonomy and enhancing national competitiveness, according to Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has stated that US conclusions regarding forced labour do not accurately reflect the reality of the country’s labour policies and efforts to protect workers’ rights, while reaffirming its commitment to continued dialogue and cooperation with the United States to address remaining differences.

To sustain export momentum and reach the annual target soon, businesses and competent authorities are urged to capitalise on the advantages of free trade agreements, expand markets, accelerate green and digital transformation in production, and enhance resilience against global volatility.