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Vietnam signs free-trade pact with European countries including Norway, Switzerland

First reported 2026-10-18 05:35 UTC · Updated 2026-10-18 06:18 UTC · 1 independent source

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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  1. 2026-10-18 05:35 UTCStraits Times · straitstimes.com ↗
  2. 2026-10-18 06:18 UTCCNA same text as Straits Times · channelnewsasia.com ↗

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