VPA Status: Signed 19 October 2018
At the time of the last update, the VPA had just been signed (October 2018) and in the period
since then, further preparations for its implementation have been underway. As the process
has moved from international negotiation and procedure to the practical realities of Vietnam’s
obligations under the agreement, there has been a focus on developing the specific
mechanisms for how the VPA will be implemented and monitored.