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Vietnam

Economy 1 year ago

Japan, Vietnam pledge to support free trade as PM Ishiba visits Hanoi

Ishiba's first trip to Vietnam, and his subsequent visit on Tuesday to the Philippines, mark the latest high-level East Asian meetings amid escalating global uncertainty triggered by the threat of crippling US tariffs.

Academia 1 year ago

PREMIUM
Ratifying historic maritime boundary agreement in the South China Sea

The House of Representatives' ratification of a 2022 maritime border agreement would confirm Indonesia and Vietnam's refusal of China's nine-dash line claim.

Companies 1 year ago

Vinfast triples sales but loses more than $3 billion in 2024

The communist nation's first homegrown car manufacturer is aiming to compete with global EV giants such as Tesla but has struggled to break into the international market.

Economy 1 year ago

Vietnam and US start trade talks: Hanoi

US President Donald Trump this month threatened massive 46 percent levies on Vietnam, with Washington accusing the country of facilitating Chinese exports to the United States and allowing Beijing to get around tariffs.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

China's Xi calls for stronger trade ties with Vietnam amid US tariff tensions

The visit, planned for weeks, comes as Beijing faces 145 percent US duties, while Vietnam is negotiating a reduction of threatened US tariffs of 46 percent that would otherwise apply in July after a global moratorium expires.

Academia 1 year ago

PREMIUM
Towards a post-American South China Sea

Southeast Asian claimants to the South China Sea must prepare for a scenario in which they will be forced to defend their territories and rights against China without the support of the US.

Editorial 1 year ago

Stronger together

Facing US tariffs, ASEAN nations must unite to strengthen their bargaining power and protect their economic interests.

Economy 1 year ago

Southeast Asia nations, hit particularly hard by US tariffs, prep for talks with Trump

Six of the nine Southeast Asian countries listed by Trump were slapped with much bigger-than-expected tariffs of between 32 percent and 49percent. By comparison, the level for the European Union was 20 percent.

Markets 1 year ago

US tariffs on Vietnam would be a blow to Nike and other sportswear brands

Nike is one of several sportswear brands heavily reliant on Vietnam as a production site and higher tariffs would force the company to absorb higher costs or hike its prices at a time when it is already discounting some items to clear inventory.