Vietnam and EFTA sign free trade agreement
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Vietnam, EFTA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland)
Hanoi, Vietnam
October 18, 2026
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Vietnam and EFTA nations signed a free trade deal in Hanoi. The agreement aims to diversify markets and reduce customs duties. Negotiations concluded after more than a decade.
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