The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is focusing on improving local capability in helping businesses take advantage of free trade agreements such as the UKVFTA and EVFTA by issuing an FTA Index by the end of 2023.

A seminar on developing human resources experts for efficient implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs) has been held in Hanoi by the Cong Thuong magazine of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

The free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which comprises Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia, has made important contributions to two-way trade between Vietnam and members of the union, representatives from the two sides said at a recent meeting.

Supporting localities in effectively exploiting benefits brought about by free trade agreements (FTAs) was the focus of a seminar held by the Cong Thuong magazine of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) in Hanoi on October 31.

Vietnamese businesses engaging in the global supply chain should secure compliance with sustainable development standards, including those on international labour, so as to access markets with whom Vietnam has signed free trade agreements (FTAs), according to Dang Duc Anh, Deputy Director of the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM).

Vietnam is taking measures to promote the negotiations of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), which is expected to be a driving force for Vietnam to tap the Latin American market, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien said.

Vietnam defines Bangladesh, which is currently the country's second largest trading partner in South Asia, as its important partner and a potential investment destination for major corporations and enterprises of the Southeast country in the future, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said on September 22.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s upcoming visit will bring the two countries closer to each other and there are a lot of fields they can work together, said Brazilian Ambassador to Vietnam Marco Farani.

VOV.VN - The country always treasures its friendship with traditional partner countries in the Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, and desires to strengthen comprehensive cooperation for the mutual benefit of both nations and their people.

As a member of 19 underway free trade agreements (FTA), Vietnam has enjoyed great opportunities to expand markets and strengthen the commercialisation of its products and services in the future, according to experts.