Vietnam’s exports and imports rose over 24% year-on-year in the first quarter, driven by the country’s free trade agreements (FTAs), an expert has said.

VOV.VN - The strategic partnership between the nation and Australia, which was established in 2018, is set to serve as a solid foundation to boost trade-investment relations between both sides.

The Prime Minister has approved a plan for the implementation of the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA).

Despite global trade uncertainties and COVID-19, trade between Vietnam and Russia has grown significantly, heard an online seminar in Moscow on May 18.

Free trade agreements are opening the doors for Vietnamese fruit and vegetable firms to increase export revenue this year, according to the Vietnam Fruit & Vegetables Association (VinaFruit).

The Hanoi People's Committee on May 7 approved a plan on free COVID-19 vaccination for people aged 18 to 65 in the period of 2021-2022.

Despite there being no commitments on services and investment in the Vietnam - Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the pact has nonetheless been a boost to trade and economic ties between the two countries.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines allows free-of-charge ticket change and refund for travellers with confirmed seats and departure date due to the complexity of the latest COVID-19 outbreak.

The number of new enterprises established in the first four months of 2021 rose 17.5% from a year earlier, the fastest growth since 2017, and it increased in all economic sectors, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnam’s index of industrial production (IIP) in April is estimated to rise by 24.1% year-on-year, driven by the positive impact of free trade agreements (FTA), according to the General Statistics Office.