越南将充分利用自贸协定打造营商环境

Core Insights - Vietnam has signed and negotiated 20 free trade agreements (FTAs), with 17 currently implemented or in progress with major global economies, covering 90% of global GDP [1][2] - The EVFTA has significantly boosted bilateral trade between Vietnam and the EU, increasing from $48.9 billion to nearly $78 billion over five years, with an average annual growth rate of 10.1% [1] - The EU market is shifting towards green and sustainable consumption, requiring compliance with labor and environmental standards, which poses competitive pressure on Vietnamese goods [2] Group 1 - Vietnam is one of the developing countries with the most FTAs, including CPTPP, RCEP, and EVFTA [1] - The Ministry of Industry and Trade is building an FTA ecosystem to support enterprises in maximizing FTA benefits and enhancing competitiveness [1] - The average annual growth rate of exports to the EU market is 11.7%, while imports have grown at 6.1% [1] Group 2 - Experts highlight the need for Vietnamese enterprises to adapt to new market standards and enhance competitiveness to maintain and expand their market share in the EU [2] - The EU is implementing the European Green Deal, aiming for a modern, resource-efficient economy and carbon neutrality by 2050 [2] - To effectively utilize FTA benefits, Vietnamese companies must prepare to meet increasing market standards and engage deeply in global value chains [2]