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Vietnam initiated negotiations for accession to expanded Information Technology Agreement

On 15 April 2026, Vietnam initiated negotiations to accede to the expanded Information Technology Agreement at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), following the submission of an official diplomatic note to the WTO Director-General. The agreement, wh…

Scope

Policy Area
International trade
Policy Instrument
Import tariff
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods, semiconductors, infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2026-04-15
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On 15 April 2026, Vietnam initiated negotiations to accede to the expanded Information Technology A…