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Vietnam signs free trade deal with four European nations

CNA18 October 2026, 06:18 UTCVietnam

The deal, between Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economy and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) eliminates or reduces customs duties, including on imports of industrial, fish and agricultural products.

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