Global businesses have lost more than 35 billion USD due to US tariffs, but many companies are more optimistic thanks to new trade agreements that help reduce the impact of tax policies.

In 2025, Viet Nam’s economic ties with Scandinavian countries are entering a new phase.

The US and Australia signed a multi-billion dollar agreement to develop a supply chain of strategic minerals and rare earths, reducing dependence on China.

In the context of young workers and unskilled workers tending to work more freely, the leather, footwear and garment industries should consider older workers as a new recruitment direction.

Enhancing governance capacity, ensuring supply chain transparency and complying with rules of origin are key components to allow enterprises to cope with trade defence measures from international markets.

EVFTA creates great opportunities for Vietnam-EU trade. Green cooperation, digital transformation and ESG compliance become the key to help Vietnamese goods enter this high-end market.

China’s Decree No. 280 is considered an important adjustment in Its food import management policy, directly impacting all businesses exporting agricultural products and food to the country.

While some multinational companies collect and audit sustainability data from suppliers, such practices remain rare in Việt Nam.

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Venue: Hall 1, 7th Floor, VCCI Headquarters, 09 Dao Duy Anh, Kim Lien, Hanoi Languages: Vietnamese (English translation available)

President Donald Trump said the US will “be fine” with China in comments that come just before the two sides return to the negotiating table and a fragile trade truce nears expiration.