EFTA-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Practical Implications for Swiss Companies

Negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement between the EFTA states and Vietnam have been successfully concluded today, 2 July 2026. The formal signing of the agreement is expected for later this year, marking the start of a new chapter in trade relations between Switzerland, Liechtenstein and one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic economies.

Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies, home to over 100 million consumers and a rapidly expanding middle class. For Swiss and Liechtenstein companies, the agreement is set to eliminate nearly all customs duties on industrial goods, open access to Vietnam's government procurement market, and provide stronger protections for Swiss brands and geographical indications, all backed by legally binding rules on services, investment, and sustainability.

Key sectors standing to benefit include machinery and equipment, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, precision instruments, watches, and financial and professional services. Whether you are already active in Vietnam or evaluating market entry, the agreement creates a significantly more favorable framework for doing business.

Register now to be among the first to hear directly from the experts what the deal means in practice - and how your company can make the most of it.

About the Webinar

This webinar will provide first-hand insights into the EFTA-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: what it covers, how Swiss and Liechtenstein companies can benefit and what new opportunities it opens across sectors and markets.

Organized in collaboration with the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the webinar brings together experts directly involved in the agreement to give you the most up-to-date and authoritative guidance.

The full program will be announced in due course.