Hanoi, Aug. 3 -- The effective use of new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs) has enabled Vietnamese businesses to expand into new markets, strengthen their competitiveness and integrate more deeply into global value chains. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, as of July this year, more than 1.2 million certificates of origin (C/Os) had been issued under various FTAs, covering exports worth nearly 100 billion USD, equivalent to 28% of Vietnam's total export value. The utilisation rate of FTA tariff preferences remains high, with some agreements, such as the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), the ASEAN-India FTA, and the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA, recording rates of 30-50%. More than 383 billion USD generated i...