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Vietnam has many advantages to become a new logistics center of the region. However, the big problem is related to logistics costs, which currently account for 20 - 25% of product costs.

According to the Department of Industry and Trade of Lam Dong province, from August 27 until now, the volume of vehicles carrying export goods from Lam Dong to border gates in Lang Son province has increased dramatically.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday implementing his trade agreement with Japan, with a maximum 15% tariff on most of its products, including automobiles and parts.

President Donald Trump said he would be imposing tariffs on semiconductor imports “very shortly” but spare goods from companies like Apple Inc that have pledged to boost their US investments.

Rising uncertainty around US trade policies is emerging as a significant challenge for many economies, including Vietnam, prompting local businesses to adopt long-term, strategic adjustments.

Statistics show that Việt Nam exported 96,000 tonnes of cashews worth US$608 million to China in the first seven months of 2025, up 29 per cent in volume and 47 per cent in value from a year earlier.

Despite a decline in the August export value, the overall eight-month performance remained positive, with most product groups posting growth.

Thang praised Japan as a strategic partner, not only for its capital and technology but also for management experience sharing and effective public-private partnership models.

Amid global changes, both countries should pay special attention to digital technology, green energy, artificial intelligence, and related fields, while addressing energy balance challenges to ensure sustainable development with minimal environmental impact.