China has urged the United States to fully remove all unilateral tariffs imposed on its exporters, emphasising that a genuine resolution can only be achieved through equal and constructive dialogue, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday (April 24).

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Friday that the government has compiled an emergency economic package to alleviate any impact on industries and households from the United States' new import tariffs.

The Malaysian delegation, led by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, told US trade representatives that Malaysia is open to talks on reducing the trade deficit, addressing non-tariff barriers, improving technological security, and exploring a potential trade agreement.

In March 2025, Vietnamese pangasius exports continued to withness a 16% rise, valued at 182 million USD, according to data from Vietnam Customs. This brought the total export value for the first quarter of 2025 to over 465 million USD, up 13% compared to the same period in 2024.

South Korea and the United States agreed to craft a trade package aimed at removing new U.S. tariffs before the pause on reciprocal tariffs is lifted in July, Seoul's delegation in Washington said after a first round of trade talks.

Vietnam's seafood exports to Singapore were valued at 28.7 million SGD, an increase of 19.3% compared to the same period last year, accounting for 10.1% of the total market share.

Vietnam cuts its HCFC import quota by 50 percent for 2025, marking a major policy step in line with global climate agreements and net-zero goals.

Exports to certain other markets, including the Netherlands and Japan, experienced growth, reflecting initial success in diversifying export markets.

According to Boeing’s latest Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), Southeast Asia is the fastest-growing aviation region in the world and Việt Nam is leading the way with an annual growth rate of more than eight per cent—higher than any other country in the region.

US president says tariffs on imported goods will come down from 145% rate but insists ‘we’re doing fine with China’