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Today’s trade deadline was no such thing
(CNN) — Three months later, President Donald Trump’s endgame for his once market-rattling tariffs was supposed to arrive tonight at midnight. But it won’t. As the clock rapidly ticked toward the long-standing July 9 end of Trump’s 90-day pause on...
Trump escalates global economic war
After the passage of his budget which involves the biggest transfer of wealth in history into the hands of the financial oligarchs, US president Trump has now moved his tariff war against the rest of the world to the top of his economic agenda....
Creative products - new momentum for Hanoi tourism
In the first half of 2025 alone, Hanoi welcomed over 15.55 million visitors, up nearly 12% year-on-year. Of these, 3.66 million were international arrivals, marking a strong increase of 21.8%. From now until the end of the year, Hanoi will launch...

Trump pushes global trade war back to the top of his agenda
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump would sign an executive order extending the date when his so-called reciprocal tariffs would take effect, previously scheduled to expire at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. Additionally, Trump sent...

world Japan, South Korea hit with 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to leaders
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS — US President Donald Trump on Monday (July 7) began telling trade partners — from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players — that sharply higher US tariffs will start Aug 1, marking a new phase in the...

Week Twenty-Three in Trade
De Minimis Exemption to End The House and Senate passed the tax bill, which includes a provision to end the de minimis exemption for all e-commerce effective July 1, 2027. The bill now goes to the President for his signature. The de minimis...

VinFast charging ports operator expands in Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines
HANOI -- V-GREEN, the company that runs charging stations for VinFast's electric cars and bikes, aims to expand its network in its home market of Vietnam more than sixfold to 1 million ports in three years, having recently expanded its presence in...
World : Vietnam Attended ASEAN SOM Meetings, Held Wide-ranging DiscussionsÂ
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama-VNA) -- ASEAN Senior Official on Monday held a wide-ranging discussions on the bloc’s adaptation to geo-economic fluctuations, strengthening relations with existing partners, considering proposals to establish new...

Places to Visit in Vietnam
Written by Jess Lee Updated Jul 7, 2025 Vietnam is an astonishing mix of natural highlights and cultural diversity. The scenery ranges from jagged peaks seen from winding mountain passes down to verdant paddy fields painted every shade of green in...

BRICS currency paves way for BRICS Pay
The US and its President have a reason to fear the growing clout of the BRICS bloc | Photo Credit: iStockphoto The BRICS summit 2025 has drawn to a close with the usual commitment to forge cooperation in the Global South and the expected tirade...

Vietnamese Unicorns and Leading Startups Scaling Fast
Vietnam’s startup scene is gaining serious global attention. With around 4,000 active startups, Vietnam ranks 55th in global ranking and 5th in Southeast Asia. The country is fast becoming a regional innovation hub. Sectors like fintech, AI,...

AI giving Standard Chartered the edge in digital banking
AI giving Standard Chartered the edge in digital banking Nguyen Ngoc Lan Anh, Chief Technology and Operations Officer at Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam, shares key insights on the benefits of AI in financial services, highlighting how Standard...
Trade Crackdown: 14 Countries Receive Tariff Letters Including Japan, South Korea And Thailand
Summary: US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose higher tariff rates of 25%-40% on key trading partners and signed an executive order holding off the new duties until Aug. 1. Tariffs on Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Kazakhstan and...

Shinhan Life Vietnam launches insurance rider products
Shinhan Life Vietnam launches insurance rider products The new set of four insurance rider products offers extended insurance benefits from health care to financial protection against risks such as critical illnesses, accidental injury or death....

Trade war: Trump reveals first nations to pay delayed 'liberation day' tariffs
7 July 2025, 16:31 | Updated: 7 July 2025, 19:36 Donald Trump has revealed hefty trade tariffs against at least seven countries, to be applied from 1 August. Your browser doesn't recognise available video formats. The initial announcement, via his...

US and Vietnam Announce Trade Deal a Week Before Higher Tariffs Return
On July 2, 2025, President Trump announced on a social media post that the United States had entered a trade agreement with Vietnam. According to the post, the agreement will provide for the importation of US products into Vietnam free of tariffs....

Japan, South Korea face 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to leaders
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS: US President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners - from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players - that sharply higher U.S. tariffs will start August 1, marking a new phase in the trade...
Kolkata to get a dedicated Vietnam desk to promote trade and commerce between Bengal and Vietnam
Nguyen Thanh Hai, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to India at the session on “India And Vietnam: Current And Future Perspectives On Trade And Investment” organised by Bharat Chamber Of Commerce. | Photo Credit: Debasish Bhaduri...

Prudential Vietnam has new chief executive officer
Prudential Vietnam has new chief executive officer With over 25 years of experience in the life insurance and financial services industry across Asia, Kwon brings a strong track record of driving growth, operational excellence, and...

Living on a Salary– Part 3: Income of Vietnamese Workers from 2020 to 2024
Hiếu Mạnh wrote this article in Vietnamese, published in Luat Khoa Magazine on April 11, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh Hằng translated it into English for The Vietnamese Magazine. An analysis of labor data from Việt Nam's General Statistics Office (GSO) reveals...