HANOI—Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 28 agreed to maintain a free trade regime in the face of tariffs imposed by the U.S. Trump administration.

HANOI -- Vietnam's trade surplus with the U.S. widened to $62 billion in the first six months of 2025, up 29% from the same period in 2024, according to official data.

With competitive manufacturing costs, strategic trade agreements, and increasing foreign activities and investments, Vietnam is seemingly well-positioned to capitalise on the shifting dynamics of ...

However, the reality of imposing tariffs and changing global trade dynamics is more complex. For example, Vietnam, like other Southeast Asian countries, has long maintained a non-aligned stance on ...

HANOI/NEW YORK -- The U.S. and Vietnam have reached a trade agreement to lower tariffs on each other's goods, both sides said Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that ...

Vietnam should strive to transform and upgrade its industrial structure to revitalize its domestic industries, Tran Van Tho, ...

These factors make Vietnam vulnerable - not only to tariffs but also to shifts in global trade dynamics. Vietnam’s export model: competitive yet vulnerable Vietnam’s export economy thrives on low ...

UOB downgraded its forecast for Vietnam from 7.0% to 6.0%, following the sharp change in global trade dynamics. This is a marked shift from the 7.09% growth seen in 2024. Vietnam’s National Assembly ...

As non-tariff barriers rise, Fonterra is navigating Southeast Asia’s trade challenges with regulatory insight, long-term planning, and strong local ties.

Vietnam’s economy, a key hub for global manufacturing, has remained resilient amid shifting trade dynamics in Asia. In addition to trade growth, Vietnam saw consumer prices rise 3.24% year-over ...

Asean’s China trade play: buy less, sell more amid US tensions The country is ramping up efforts to strengthen economic ties with South-east Asia, as shifting trade dynamics and geopolitical pressures ...