Vietnam, EFTA Sign Free Trade Agreement After 14 Years of Negotiations
Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after 14 years of negotiations. The agreement covers a broad scope including trade in goods and services, investment, and intellectual property, expected to boost Vietnam's export strategy and value addition.
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