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Nghe An province is effectively exploiting the potential from Free Trade Agreements.

From its position at 33rd out of 63 provinces and cities in the first FTA Index published in 2024, Nghe An has risen to 8th out of 34 provinces and cities in the FTA Index 2025. This result shows significant progress...

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Nghe An ranks 8th out of 34 provinces nationwide in the FTA index.

On the afternoon of August 18th, the FTA Index 2025 announcement ceremony took place in Hanoi – a set of indicators evaluating the implementation results of free trade agreements (FTAs) in 34 provinces and cities. Nghe An was honored to be among the group...
Indian Prime Minister visits New Zealand: High expectations, immense pressure.

On July 10th, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Auckland International Airport, beginning his official visit to New Zealand. This was the final stop on his tour...

Rice exports reached $1.3 billion, a 10.5% decrease due to global price pressures.

As of mid-April 2026, Vietnam's rice exports reached 2.8 million tons, but the value plummeted due to an average selling price of only $469 per ton, forcing the rice industry to restructure.
Overseas diplomatic missions need to become "pioneers" in the face of new generation FTAs.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man noted that, in the new context, representative agencies should not only be "messengers" but also "pioneers" in the face of free trade agreements...
Fragrant rice exports to the EU: Certification granted for 4 new shipments totaling over 380 tons.

Two Vietnamese businesses have recently been granted licenses to export OM5451 and Jasmine 85 rice to Germany, France, Poland, and the Czech Republic under preferential tariffs from the EVFTA.
Goods imported from the UK are projected to reach $991.3 million in 2025, an increase of 12.5%.

According to Customs data, imports from the UK are expected to see double-digit growth in 2025, with a particularly strong surge in high-tech machinery, equipment, and components.

Vietnam calls on Norway to invest $136 billion in renewable energy infrastructure.
February 12, 2026 13:30

Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung urged Norwegian businesses to increase investment in offshore wind power and green hydrogen, and to finalize the FTA with the EFTA bloc as soon as possible.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade is the lead agency in implementing the three agreements: EVFTA, CPTPP, and UKVFTA.
February 11, 2026 06:31

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son signed a decision designating the Ministry of Industry and Trade as the coordinating agency responsible for compiling information on the implementation of new generation free trade agreements.
Pepper prices today, January 30th: Domestic market shows mixed results, highest price reaches 152,000 VND/kg.
January 30, 2026 10:11

Domestic pepper prices on January 30th saw mixed adjustments across key producing regions, fluctuating between 150,000 and 152,000 VND/kg. Meanwhile, Indonesian pepper prices reversed course and began to fall.
Prime Minister's Directive on key tasks and solutions to promote exports and develop overseas markets.
September 24, 2025 07:07

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has just signed Directive No. 29/CT-TTg dated September 23, 2025, on implementing key tasks and solutions to promote exports and develop overseas markets.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with the United Nations Secretary-General.
July 8, 2025 06:45

On July 7th, on the occasion of attending the BRICS Expanded Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Minister...
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh holds talks with the President of Brazil.
July 6, 2025 16:56

On the occasion of attending the BRICS Expanded Summit and carrying out bilateral activities in Brazil, at noon on July 5th (local time), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with the President...
Prime Minister: Vietnam is confident and capable of maintaining balance based on principles.
June 26, 2025 06:23

At noon on June 25th, in Tianjin, China, within the framework of attending the 16th Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum Pioneers (WEF 16 Tianjin), Prime Minister Pham Minh...
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced the FTA Index for localities in 2024.
April 8, 2025 17:08

On the afternoon of April 8th, the Ministry of Industry and Trade held a ceremony to announce the set of indicators for evaluating the implementation results of Free Trade Agreements - FTA Index for localities in 2024.
The global trade war and Vietnam's response.
April 6, 2025 08:49

In recent days, the world has been "shaken" by US President D. Trump's introduction of new tax policies that have had a huge impact on many economies around the world.
Nghe An province leverages FTA agreements to boost exports.
January 17, 2025 16:26

In 2024, businesses in Nghe An exported goods to 150 countries and territories worldwide, with export turnover to some markets increasing sharply compared to the same period. In 2025,...

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