Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a new decision assigning lead responsibilities to key ministries to drive the UK – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) forward.

In recent years, economic and trade ties between Vietnam and China have been continously strengthened and upgraded, becoming one of the key pillars of China – ASEAN cooperation, according to a Chinese expert.

VOV.VN - The year 2025 has been a landmark period for Vietnam-Russia relations, Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko said during a year-end press briefing in Hanoi on December 29.

After more than a decade of negotiations, the Vietnam–EFTA Free Trade Agreement (VEFTA) is expected to open up significant opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to access some of the world’s highest-income markets.

Five years after the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) entered into force, both sides have hailed the deal as a success, while also acknowledging the need to tackle remaining barriers and move toward a more balanced trade relationship.

Vietnam’s textile industry has found itself in a tight stitch as the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) implements safeguard measures on Vietnamese textiles and garments, effective for six months.

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.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s seafood exports reached US$5.16 billion in the first half of 2025, up 16.9% year-on-year, with Brazil posting the highest growth among major markets at 71.3%.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held working sessions with leaders of major Brazilian corporations and business associations to promote cooperation across various sectors and contribute to negotiations on the signing of free trade agreements (FTAs) between Vietnam and Brazil and between Vietnam and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur).

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) holds multifaceted significance in strategic political and socio-economic terms for both sides, as it has further strengthened the strategic trust that has been built between Vietnam and the EU over the past 35 years and served as an important instrument for connecting the two continents.