Vietnam and Switzerland have reaffirmed their determination to speed up negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), aiming to largely wrap up discussions during the 20th negotiation round in Hanoi, officials said on March 16.

The first Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM1) of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in 2026 opened in Hanoi on March 11, marking the start of a series of activities during Vietnam’s CPTPP chairmanship this year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s tuna exports recorded notable shifts in 2025, with export turnover hitting US$924 million, down from the previous year, as trends diverged across markets and product segments.

Vietnam’s ambition to maintain strong economic growth over the next decade and become a high-income nation by 2045 is supported by the country’s existing strengths, including deep international integration, a developing industrial base, and an increasingly robust capacity for policy implementation and governance.

Scheduled from February 2 to 8 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi, the National Spring Fair 2026 is expected to create vibrant trading momentum from the beginning of the year.

Canada has continued to stand out as a bright spot for Vietnam’s textile and garment exports despite ongoing tariff challenges, with growth estimated at around 10% in 2025 to over US$1.3 billion, mostly thanks to advantages from the CPTPP, strong product quality, and Canada’s push to diversify supply sources.

Vietnam’s trade is poised to hit a new record this year, underscoring the country’s growing role in global market but also exposing persistent structural weaknesses that could weigh on long-term sustainability, experts said at a conference on December 16.

The rate of issuance of certificates of origin (C/O) and the level of utilisation of tariff preferences by Vietnamese enterprises have recorded positive changes after six years of implementing the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Despite volatility in global trade, aquatic exports have maintained solid growth, laying the foundation for the sector to reach US$11 billion this year and expand its presence in demanding markets.

VOV.VN - Asia continues to be the largest market for Vietnam’s agricultural exports, with shipments of coffee, fruits and vegetables, cashew nuts and pepper hitting all-time highs in the January – November period this year. according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.