Trump Organization to visit Ho Chi Minh City for investment discussions
Ho Chi Minh City 16:18 19/05/2025Vice-chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan will meet and conduct a site visit with leaders of the Trump Organization on Monday afternoon, according to the municipal government’s working schedule.
World Health Organization looks ahead to life without the US
World 18:20 18/05/2025Hundreds of officials from the World Health Organization will join donors and diplomats in Geneva from Monday with one question dominating their thoughts - how to cope with crises from mpox to cholera without their main funder, the United States.
Trump to accept lavish jet from Qatar as Air Force One: reports
World 10:37 12/05/2025Donald Trump plans to accept a luxury Boeing jet from the Qatari royal family for use as Air Force One and then continue flying in it after his tenure, despite strict rules on U.S. presidential gifts, media reported Sunday.
Fed sees rising risks to economy as it leaves rates unchanged
World 18:34 08/05/2025The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but said the risks of higher inflation and unemployment had risen, further clouding the U.S. economic outlook as its policymakers grapple with the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Canada 'never for sale', Carney tells Trump
World 11:17 07/05/2025Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's suggestion to make Canada the 51st US state, declaring that the country is "not for sale" during their meeting at the White House amid tensions over tariffs and sovereignty.
Trump's budget includes $3.2 billion for World Bank's fund for poorest countries
World 13:26 03/05/2025WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Friday asked Congress to approve $3.2 billion in contributions to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA), which provides low- or zero-interest loans to the world's poorest countries.
Fed survey finds global trade fight, policy uncertainty top financial stability risks
World 14:29 27/04/2025WASHINGTON - Rising risks around global trade, general policy uncertainty, and the sustainability of U.S. debt topped the list of potential risks to the U.S. financial system in a new Federal Reserve survey released on Friday.
Policymakers are achieving the art of the impossible, IMF chief says
World 11:17 25/04/2025Praising what she described as "impossible" policy shifts in Germany, Britain and Argentina, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday the global economy is entering a "new era."
Vietnam seeks more free trade deals to drive growth as Trump tariff looms
Economy 13:35 23/04/2025Vietnam is seeking to speed up its negotiations for new free trade agreements while more effectively exploiting the 17 ones it has already signed, as its export-reliant economy is bracing for U.S. tariffs.
IMF slashes global growth outlook on impact of Trump tariffs
World 10:02 23/04/2025The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its forecast for global growth this year and warned of an increase in global financial stability risks, citing the effect of U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariff policies on the world economy.
