Vietnam ready to work with US over concerns about tariff evasion: foreign ministry
Economy 15:35 21/08/2026Vietnam is ready to discuss U.S. concerns after Washington listed Vietnam among 40 trading partners considered at risk of being used to circumvent U.S. tariffs, spokesperson for the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing on Thursday.
US-Vietnam trade talks: Beyond tariffs lie long-term rules of game
In-Depth 10:58 10/08/2026Recent U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese goods have drawn attention to the percentage rate exporters must pay. Yet the more consequential outcome may emerge from ongoing negotiations over a reciprocal trade agreement, where commitments on data, investment, labor standards and supply chains could have effects that outlast any tariff measure.
Vietnamese firms see limited impact from new US tariff
Economy 10:46 28/07/2026The United States' decision to impose a new tariff of 12.5 percent on certain imports from Vietnam is unlikely to have a major immediate impact, largely because many exporters have already reduced their dependence on the U.S. market, according to Vietnamese businesses.
New US tariff action fails to reflect Vietnam’s anti-forced labor efforts: Vietnam’s foreign ministry
Economy 18:19 25/07/2026Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday that Washington's new 12.5-percent import tariff on Vietnamese goods does not fully reflect the country's efforts to prevent and eliminate forced labor.
Asia shares hesitant, dollar slips amid tariff confusion
World 09:38 23/02/2026SYDNEY -- Share markets were hesitant and the dollar slid in Asia on Monday as investors waited for some much-needed clarity on U.S. tariffs, while confidence in the entire AI trade was set to be tested by results from tech-diva Nvidia this week.
US delays wood tariff hike, gives temporary relief to Vietnam's wood sector in 2026
Economy 14:43 03/01/2026Vietnam's wood industry is set to see a year of relative stability, though not full certainty, after the U.S. decided to delay a planned import tariff increase until 2027, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 30-year high, signals more hikes
World 15:24 19/12/2025The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to levels unseen in three decades and signalled its readiness for further hikes, taking another landmark step in ending decades of huge monetary support and near-zero borrowing costs.
India races to reform financial sector as foreigners pull $17 billion
World 14:24 27/10/2025MUMBAI -- Rattled by nearly $17 billion in foreign outflows this year, India is doubling down on financial sector reforms in a push to beef up capital buffers and lift investment in the country amid wider worries about the economic hit from U.S. tariffs.
Nestle to cut 16,000 jobs as new CEO ignites 'turnaround fire'
World 11:35 17/10/2025Nestle will cut 16,000 jobs, new CEO Philipp Navratil said on Thursday, as the world's largest packaged food company seeks to cut costs and win back investor confidence.
WTO downgrades global trade growth forecast to 0.5% for next year
World 10:20 08/10/2025The World Trade Organization sharply lowered its 2026 forecast for global merchandise trade volume growth to 0.5% on Tuesday, citing expected delayed impacts from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
EU to halve steel import quotas to preserve domestic industry
World 10:15 08/10/2025BRUSSELS -- The European Commission proposed on Tuesday cutting tariff-free steel import quotas by almost half and a 50-percent duty for excess shipments in a bid to preserve viable steelmaking in the European Union.
Thai industrial sentiment hits 3-year low in August on politics, strong baht
World 16:10 17/09/2025Thailand's industrial sentiment index fell to its lowest level in three years in August on worries about domestic political uncertainty, a strong baht currency and U.S. tariffs, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Wednesday.
