In the first quarter of 2025, bilateral trade between Vietnam and China reached 51.2 billion USD, up 17.5% year-on-year, with expectations for continued growth throughout the year.

Vietnam’s forestry industry is setting its sights on reaching an ambitious export target of USD 18 billion in 2025.

Vietnam has affirmed its position as the world's leading exporter of raw coffee beans. However, to improve its position, increase revenue and diversify markets, the Vietnamese coffee industry needs to develop a broader range of new products. Positive signs have emerged in the field of finished coffee and instant coffee.

Việt Nam's robust performance, representing an additional US$12 billion by March 15 compared to the same period last year, underscores trade's resilience amid global economic uncertainties.

Goods imported from the US into China will be subject to a 125% tariff starting April 12th, in retaliation against the 145% tariff Washington imposed on goods from the world's most populous nation.

China said on Thursday it would immediately restrict imports of Hollywood films in retaliation for President Donald Trump's escalation of US tariffs on imported Chinese goods, though analysts say the impact is likely to be minimal.

Japan will continue to urge the US to rethink its tariff plans in hopes of winning a longer-term reprieve, even after US President Donald Trump put a portion of the duties on hold, the nation’s top trade representative said.

President Donald Trump said his tariffs may cause “transition problems” but expressed confidence in his plan, after the White House clarified US tariffs on China rose to 145%.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened Mexico with sanctions and tariffs in a dispute over water sharing between the two countries, accusing Mexico of breaking an 81-year-old treaty and "stealing the water from Texas Farmers".

The European Union (EU) will delay for 90 days the implementation of its counter-tariffs against the US over the 25% duties President Donald Trump imposed on the bloc’s steel and aluminium exports last month.