Amid the risk of high tariffs imposed by the United States, businesses in Ho Chi Minh City in particular and the Southeast region in general are striving to diversify export markets, with a focus on South Asia.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he wanted to find a diplomatic solution to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports, but vowed to reciprocate like-for-like if they take effect on August 1.

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Republic of Indonesia have officially concluded negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aiming to enhance economic cooperation between the two parties.

Vietnam's seafood exports reached US$5.2 billion in first six months of this year. This represents a nearly 19 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

Once in effect, the Vietnam–EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to open up promising export opportunities for Vietnamese businesses, while also setting higher standards for competitiveness, quality, and sustainable development.

Japan is opening up many opportunities for Vietnamese businesses. However, to approach and exploit this market effectively, businesses need to be well prepared in terms of strategy, capacity, cultural understanding as well as grasping the consumption trends of local people.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this month, Manila's top diplomat said on Friday, with an increased trade tariff on one of Washington's top defence allies set to be discussed.

Canada is seeking to finalize a free trade deal with Southeast Asian nations as part of a push to expand into new markets, its top diplomat said, responding to the hefty tariffs imposed on it by the United States, its neighbor and largest trade partner.

The forecast was made following the strong economic performance of the country in the second quarter.

Vietnam’s squid and octopus exports are projected to exceed US$700 million this year, buoyed by strong performance in the first five months, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).