Just days after the United States and China declared a temporary truce over tariffs, tempers are already flaring: this time over the future of Beijing’s most advanced homegrown semiconductors.

Japan could hold a third round of tariff negotiations with the United States as early as Saturday, with top negotiator Ryosei Akazawa set to make a three-day visit to the country from Friday.

Despite a 90-day truce in its trade war with the United States, China appears to be maintaining tight control over its rare earth exports – preserving a key source of leverage in future negotiations amid intensifying strategic rivalry with Washington.

The ongoing 'trade war' stemming from the US's reciprocal tax policy poses challenges, prompting enterprises in HCMC to focus on sustaining production while also seeking solutions and strategies to thrive and foster growth.

Vietnam is set to make a groundbreaking entry into the 'low-carbon' rice market in Japan with its first export shipment in May 2025.

According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), aquatic product exports reached 3.3 billion USD in the first four months of 2025, a 21% increase compared to the same period last year.

As China tightens rules over banned substances in fruit imports, Vietnam’s durian industry is on high alert.

Vietnam again won plaudits for its efforts in green growth, renewable energy, and the low-carbon economy.

South Korea pledged on Wednesday more support measures for key export industries such as biopharmaceuticals and autos, as U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs weigh on the trade-reliant economy.

While the US has temporarily suspended the enforcement of countervailing duties and the Vietnamese Government is pushing for diplomatic negotiations, the wood industry in the Southeastern region has proactively devised flexible response plans.