Economy · Hanoi, Vietnam · October 18, 2026

Vietnam signs free trade deal with EFTA nations

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 17, 8:00 PM ET

Vietnam signed a free trade agreement with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland that cuts or removes tariffs on industrial, farm and fish products and covers services and intellectual property.

Why it matters

The deal expands market access for one of Asia's fastest-growing export economies.

Background

The European Free Trade Association groups four European countries outside the EU. Vietnam already has a free trade deal with the EU.

Sources

• AFP ↗October 18, 2026

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