Vietnam has emerged as the EU’s largest trading partner in ASEAN, with bilateral trade reaching nearly EUR64 billion ($74.9 billion).

Japan's government said on Monday that the economy was recovering moderately but that impact from U.S. trade policies was particularly evident in the auto industry.

South Korea Faces Additional Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals as Negotiations Stall Over $350 Billion Investment Fund.

Vietnamese companies must master climate finance to fund technological upgrades, according to experts.

From now until the end of the year, the domestic retail market, which is worth hundreds of billions of USD, is expected to see vibrant development steps as businesses accelerate strategies to capture market share.

The Vietnam Food Association said that export rice prices are stable, with 5% broken fragrant rice currently offered for sale at around 440 - 465 USD per tonne, and Jasmine rice prices ranging from 496 - 500 USD a tonne.

US President Donald Trump announced Thursday punishing tariffs on pharmaceuticals, big-rig trucks, home renovation fixtures and furniture, reviving his global trade war.

The Donald Trump administration has lowered the tariff rate on European automobiles and auto parts to 15 percent, following the same move for Japanese vehicles.

The Trump administration has launched national security investigations into imports of robotics, industrial machinery and medical devices, a move that could pave the way for fresh tariffs and raise costs for consumers, hospitals and manufacturers.

The United States has cautioned that some ASEAN countries may face higher tariffs if ongoing negotiations on trade fail to produce favourable outcomes.