The UK is formally applying to join one of the world’s largest free-trade areas, deepening trade ties with some of the fastest-growing markets in the world

Vietnam is likely the top-performing Asian economy in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an article posted on the US-based CNBC website.

The RCEP agreement is expected to come into effect soon and improve market access for Vietnamese exports. However, the reality of Vietnam's trade deficit with the RCEP region in recent years and consequences of supply chain disruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 also make some Vietnamese experts concerned about the benefits Vietnam can derive from the RCEP, especially in a more recent dimension of the degree of economic autonomy

Vietnamese firms must improve product quality, strictly follow the rules of origin and ensure food safety to export goods to the UK under the recently signed UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, speakers said at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on January 28.

Liberalised trade regime will lead to integrated market with tariffs phased out on 97% of lines within 10-13 years

Speaking to ministers from a cross-section of the WTO membership on 29 January, Deputy Director-General Alan Wolff urged them to make 2021 “a year of substantial accomplishments” at the WTO by taking action on health, sustainability issues, and the joint statement initiatives. He urged that concluding agreements not be put off to the WTO Ministerial Conference later this year, particularly for an agreement to curb fisheries subsidies, which should be concluded in the next few months.

Bilateral trade between Việt Nam and Hungary hit a historic record of more than US$1 billion in 2020, reflecting the enhanced relationship between the two countries in recent years.

New Zealand’s politicians, business people and consumers are welcoming the signing of a protocol to upgrade a free trade agreement (FTA) between their country and China earlier this month.

Rising above the challenges brought by the COVID-19 epidemic and the global economic recession, China became the world's top destination for new foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, and it has introduced a series of policies to further improve its business environment.

British firms are struggling with disruptions in trade between the country and the European Union one month after they launched a new post-Brexit relationship.