US tariffs

Vietnam charms global manufacturers despite US tariffs

June 12, 2025 | 14:00

Despite US tariffs, Vietnam is still attracting manufacturing investment through incentives, infrastructure upgrades, and supply chain shifts from China.

Vietnamese firms sign 20 MoUs worth $3 billion to buy US agri-goods

June 09, 2025 | 19:33

Vietnamese businesses have signed 20 MoUs worth $3 billion to buy US agricultural commodities.

Exporters attempt to make most of US tariff impasse

May 30, 2025 | 09:46

Exporters are racing to finalise shipments before elevated tariffs imposed by the United States snap back into effect, triggering a flurry of short term logistical manoeuvres and long-term strategic shifts.

US, Vietnam positive about second round of tariff negotiations

May 22, 2025 | 17:24

Vietnam and the US have made progress in the second round of tariff negotiations by reaching consensus on some issues and highlighting unresolved areas.

Excelerate see Vietnam as a gateway to ASEAN's LNG market

May 22, 2025 | 10:16

US firm Excelerate Energy has proposed a joint venture with a Vietnamese partner to transform the country into a regional hub for LNG distribution.

Vietnam and US engage in second round of tariff negotiations

May 20, 2025 | 15:12

The second round of tariff negotiations between Vietnam and the US is taking place from May 19-22 in Washington D.C.

Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia are on US priority list

May 16, 2025 | 16:10

The US has prioritised negotiations with Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia, among others.

Vietnamese corporations formulate plans to purchase US goods

May 08, 2025 | 15:30

Major Vietnamese corporations are stepping up meetings with US partners to advance contracts under agreements and memorandums of understanding.

Vietnam does not waver in GDP goal despite tariff chaos

April 18, 2025 | 10:14

Amid the pinball-like US policy decisions over the past week, the Vietnamese government will not change its economic growth target, building on the positive results from Q1.

ASEAN+3 economies positioned for resilience amid unprecedented trade shocks

April 15, 2025 | 16:32

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office released a report on April 15 highlighting the region’s resilience policy capacity to withstand global trade shocks.

Hopes endure for real estate optimism

April 11, 2025 | 09:13

There had been heightened optimism among investors when it comes to Vietnam’s real estate sector this year – but a spanner now may be in the works in the form of new and heavy US tariffs.

US tariffs to present substantial hurdles to Vietnam's growth

April 09, 2025 | 16:40

The Asian Development Outlook remains positive for Vietnam but notes potential risks, including the recent US tariffs.

Chinese online retailers face 90 per cent tax on goods sent to US

April 09, 2025 | 15:24

The US will impose a 90 per cent import tax on items valued up to $800 sent from China and Hong Kong amid rising tensions between the two economic giants.

Exchange rates react sharply to US tariffs

April 09, 2025 | 09:41

Banking experts are attempting to piece together the likely impacts of tough worldwide tariffs imposed by the United States, with Vietnam’s central bank under the microscope when it comes to maintaining low interest rates.

Gold skyrockets on back of tariff barrage

April 09, 2025 | 09:18

Gold prices have surged to an all-time high, driven by fears of an escalating trade war after new US tariffs, but analysts cautioned that the rush to safe-haven assets could overshadow investment in production.