The article addresses implementation of the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA) and practical guidance for Vietnamese exporters shipping goods to Israel via Ashdod Port amid Middle East instability. It covers the regulatory framework for VIFTA implementation and logistical/customs considerations for market access. The focus is on ensuring trade continuity under the FTA.
Topic Archives:Fta
EU and Canada Expand Trade Relations with Digital Trade Agreement
The EU and Canada have concluded a digital trade agreement, expanding their trade relationship. The agreement covers cross-border data flows and digital trade provisions. This builds on the existing CETA framework between the two parties.
Entry into Force of the MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
The MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement officially entered into force on 1 November 2026, as announced in a joint press release between Singapore and Argentina. This marks the implementation of a plurilateral FTA between Singapore and the MERCOSUR bloc. No further details are available from the snippet.
Mercosur-EFTA Agreement Opens New Opportunities for Brazilian Exports to Norway on November 1
The Mercosur-EFTA free trade agreement enters into force on November 1, 2026, creating new export opportunities for Brazil in Norway. The agreement eliminates tariffs on various products and includes measures to simplify technical requirements and reduce trade costs.
Canada and EU conclude digital trade agreement negotiations
Canada and the EU have announced the conclusion of negotiations on a bilateral digital trade agreement. The deal was welcomed jointly by Canadian Minister Sidhu and the EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security. No further details are available in the snippet, but the conclusion of negotiations represents a named, specific policy outcome.
WTO CRTA reviews regional trade agreements, adopts 2026 annual report
The WTO Committee on Regional Trade Agreements met on 29 October 2026 to review five RTAs among WTO members and three involving non-members. Members noted new RTA notifications and adopted the Committee’s annual report for 2026. The committee also confirmed its meeting frequency.
EU and Canada conclude negotiations on a digital trade agreement
The EU and Canada concluded negotiations on a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) at the EU-Canada Leaders’ Summit in Montreal. This is a standalone digital trade agreement covering cross-border digital commerce between the two parties.
Switzerland and China sign optimised bilateral free trade agreement
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met Chinese President Xi Jinping on 30 October, resulting in the signing of an upgraded bilateral free trade agreement alongside agreements on labour cooperation and research and development. The optimised FTA represents a substantive expansion of the existing Switzerland-China trade relationship.
Mercosur-EU Agreement Boosts Brazilian Exports, with Growth of Up to 421% in Select Products
In the first five months of implementation (May–September 2026), the Mercosur-EU trade agreement has driven significant export growth for Brazilian products benefiting from reduced or zero import tariffs. Key products showing gains include electrical transformers, honey, fresh avocados, and corn oil. Year-on-year comparisons with the same period in 2025 show increases of up to 421%.
Peru-China FTA Optimization Protocol to Enter into Force on November 1
The Optimization Protocol of the Peru-China Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on November 1, 2026. This protocol updates and enhances the existing FTA between the two countries. No further details are available from the snippet.