Vietnam again won plaudits for its efforts in green growth, renewable energy, and the low-carbon economy.

South Korea pledged on Wednesday more support measures for key export industries such as biopharmaceuticals and autos, as U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs weigh on the trade-reliant economy.

While the US has temporarily suspended the enforcement of countervailing duties and the Vietnamese Government is pushing for diplomatic negotiations, the wood industry in the Southeastern region has proactively devised flexible response plans.

The US Commerce Department set the stage for anti-subsidy duties on imports of key battery components from China, after concluding materials had been unfairly subsidised.

In recent weeks, a flurry of controversial statements by US President Donald Trump has once again drawn unwelcome attention to the India-Pakistan relationship and the enduring question of Kashmir.

According to the statistics from the General Department of Customs, Vietnam's merchandise exports to the German market reached over 3.2 billion USD in the first four months of 2025, marking a significant 27.8% increase compared to the same period last year.

Vietnam expands bilateral ties with Germany and Austria through new partnerships in agriculture, tech innovation, and workforce development, opening doors for strategic trade and investment.

The temporary agreement between the US and China to slash the severe reciprocal tariffs imposed on each other and to cooperate to prevent further disruption to the global economy should have a positive impact on trade, according to an analyst.

Tariff rates will soon return to a “reciprocal” level if countries don’t reach trade agreements during the 90-day pause, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday.

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer reached a high consensus on principles, approaches, content orientations, and negotiation plans.