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The Trump administration predicted 90 trade deals in 90 days. So far there have been 2
Associated Press
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July 9, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and his advisers promised a lightning round of global trade negotiations with dozens of countries back in April. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro predicted “90 deals in 90 days.’’ Administration...
Microsoft didn’t exit overnight: company’s ex-Pakistan head reflects on shutdown
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
A few days ago, reports emerged that Microsoft is closing its operations in Pakistan after 25 years. While the shutdown happened recently, it was a decision in the making for some time, especially as only a liaison office with about five employees...
Korean workwear company eyes Asia takeover as blue collar fashion resonates with younger generation
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 9, 2025
Workwear brand Boldest’s booth at the Korea International Safety and Health Show held at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi, from July 7 to 10 [BOLDEST] As a growing number of young Koreans embrace blue-collar professions not just as a means of employment...
Malaysia’s Anwar warns of weaponised trade as Trump’s tariffs loom
Al Jazeera
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July 9, 2025
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned of global trade being weaponised against weaker countries, as Southeast Asian ministers gather for a summit against the backdrop of United States President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Speaking...
Tariff reprieve leads to positive Q2 for Vietnam
Vietstock
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July 9, 2025
Tariff reprieve leads to positive Q2 for Vietnam Trade negotiations with the United States in early July appeared promising for Vietnam, prompting the UOB (United Overseas Bank) to revise up its forecast for Vietnam's GDP growth in 2025 by 0.9 per...
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Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Trash and tension mount in Philadelphia on Day 8 of workers strike, while some seek pop-up haulers PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia faces mounting trash and tension as a strike by many of the city's blue-collar workers enters its eighth day. Some...
Lavrov criticizes IMF, World Bank for favoring Ukraine over Africa
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has sharply criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank for what he described as a grossly unequal distribution of financial aid, claiming Ukraine has received more support...
Tinubu Commits to Strengthening Bilateral Relations with Vietnam
This Day
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July 9, 2025
Michael Olugbodein Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reite`rated Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Vietnam, particularly in trade, investment, energy, mining, resource sustainability, infrastructure, and climate change...
Vietnam highlights achievements in promoting civil and political rights
Vietnam News Agency
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The United Nations Human Rights Committee (HRC) gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 7-8 to review Vietnam’s fourth periodic report on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The United Nations...
Trade deal ball in U.S. court: India
The New Indian Express
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NEW DELHI: With the US government sending letters to over a dozen countries informing them of the reciprocal tariff they are likely to attract on exports to the US, the suspense over the trade deal with India continues. Even as President Donald...
Business : Tariff Delay Gives Malaysia Time To Secure Better Trade Terms -- CIMB Securities
Bernama
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia still has time to negotiate better terms following the United States (US) decision to defer its tariff enforcement date to Aug 1, 2025, from the earlier scheduled date of July 9, CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd...
IHH Healthcare eyes Indonesia, Vietnam for expansion
The Malaysian Star
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July 9, 2025
IHH Healthcare Bhd. is looking to potential new markets Indonesia and Vietnam as the Malaysian hospital operator continues building scale to offset rising healthcare costs in the region. Indonesia is attractive, thanks to its healthcare reforms...
Vietnam: HCM Advances AI and Semiconductor Talent Development
OpenGov Asia
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July 8, 2025
Ho Chi Minh City is stepping up efforts to build a skilled workforce in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technology through enhanced cooperation with key stakeholders in the technology sector. The city’s leadership has highlighted...
Trump Announces 50% Tariff On Copper, Expands Trade War
StratNews Global
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July 9, 2025
Home United States Trump Announces 50% Tariff On Copper, Expands Trade War One day after he pressured 14 trading partners, including powerhouse U.S. suppliers like South Korea and Japan, with fresh tariff letters, Trump reiterated his threat of...
Tinubu Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Stronger Ties with Vietnam
Arise News
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July 9, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has reite`rated Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Vietnam, particularly in trade, investment, energy, mining, resource sustainability, infrastructure, and climate change action. He stated this during...
malaysia Malaysia calls for stronger inter-Asean trade amid tariffs uncertainty
Asiaone
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday (July 9) urged Southeast Asian countries to "act with purpose" and enhance trade among each other in the face of global uncertainty, as regional foreign ministers met amid renewed...
Vietnam Imposes Anti-Dumping Tariffs on Chinese Steel Amid US Pressure Against Transshipping
The Epoch Times
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July 9, 2025
An employee looks on at steel rolls at a factory in Nantong, in China's eastern Jiangsu Province, on March 1, 2022. STR/AFP via Getty Images Vietnam has imposed anti-dumping duties on certain hot-rolled coil steel products from China, dealing a...
Việt Nam – US economic ties thrive as bilateral relations enter new chapter
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam and the US have entered a new chapter in their bilateral relationship as they mark 30 years of diplomatic ties (July 7, 1995–2025), with economic cooperation accelerating since the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic...
Vietnam Imposes Anti-Dumping Tariffs on Chinese Steel Amid Rising U.S. Pressure
Caixin
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A hot rolled steel coil at the Hoa Phat Group production complex at the Dung Quat Economic Zone, Quang Ngai province, Vietnam, on May 16, 2025. Photo: Bloomberg Vietnam has imposed anti-dumping duties on certain Chinese steel products, a move that...
Trump to announce trade tariffs on new batch of...
Fibre 2 Fashion
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President Donald Trump has announced on Truth Social that the US will unveil a minimum of seven new countries facing trade tariffs on Wednesday morning (local time), with additional names to be released later in the day. The move is part of a...