Europe can’t increase defense spending if it has to fight a trade war at the same time, Council President António Costa says.

In Vietnam, aquaculture is highly developed, and related practices can be further improved, for example, by reducing the use of antibiotics, minimising pollution and waste discharge into the sea.

Việt Nam ranks third in the world for seafood exports, accounting for over seven per cent of the global market share, behind China and Norway.

According to the International Finance Corporation’s 2023 Country Climate and Development Report, businesses with clear ESG strategies attract 20–25% more investment than those without ESG strategies.

According to Reuters, during talks held in London last week, sources indicate that Beijing has yet to commit to approving exports of certain specialized rare-earth magnets used by U.S. military contractors in fighter jets and missile systems.

Vietnam’s partnership with Brics aligns the South-east Asian country with peers Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand in efforts to amplify the voice of developing nations

President Trump told reporters on Wednesday that he would send letters to trading partners in the next week or two setting unilateral tariff rates.

US President Donald Trump has suggested that he may soon raise tariffs on foreign automobiles to persuade carmakers to build vehicles in the United States.

Regarding the ongoing negotiations on a Reciprocal Trade Agreement between the two countries, he emphasised that Vietnam remains consistent in its approach to the talks with the US, aiming for a bilateral agreement.

The discussion surrounding tariffs has intensified, particularly during Donald Trump's presidency.