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 - 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.

VOV.VN - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s working trip to Switzerland, Senegal, and Morocco holds great significance, underscoring the role of parliamentary diplomacy in promoting peace, cooperation, and development, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang.

VOV.VN - Once in effect, the Vietnam–EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to open up promising export opportunities for Vietnamese businesses, while also setting higher standards for competitiveness, quality, and sustainable development.

VOV.VN - Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken has expressed hope to see substantial progress in the Vietnam–EFTA Free Trade Agreement this year, paving the way for deeper trade and investment ties between the two countries, as Norway celebrates the 211th National Day (May 17, 1814 – May 17, 2025).

VOV.VN - More than 200 delegates physically and virtually attended the Vietnam – Switzerland Economic Forum 2024 in Zurich on June 4, examining measures to spur economic, trade, and investment ties between the two countries.

A Hanoi delegation led by Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh paid a working trip to Switzerland from September 8-11.

A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), led by Politburo member and Chairman of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs Phan Dinh Trac paid a working visit to Switzerland from June 26 to July 2.

VOV.VN - Vietnam aspires to augment cooperation with Switzerland across multiple fields, President Vo Van Thuong said at a reception for President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas in Hanoi on June 30.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas had a meeting in Hanoi on June 30, sharing the view that the two countries should further step up economic, trade, and investment links.