The U.S. and China ended high-stakes trade talks on a positive note on Sunday, with U.S. officials touting a "deal" to reduce the U.S. trade deficit, while Chinese officials said the sides had reached "important consensus" and agreed to launch another new economic dialogue forum.

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, by the end of April, Vietnam’s total export turnover reached 140.34 billion USD, an increase of 13% compared to the same period in 2024.

The conference also saw calls for the US to open its market to Vietnamese imports of US high-tech goods and to develop a roadmap toward recognizing Vietnam as a market economy.

Amid unpredictable fluctuations in US tariff policies, Vietnamese businesses must take a proactive and strategic approach to sustain their exports to this key market, experts emphasised at a workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 9.

The two countries have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in energy, industry, science and technology, and workforce training, while calling for stronger efforts to promote trade and two-way investment.

Business leaders warn Vietnam’s rapid rise, backed by strong government support, could soon surpass Thailand across multiple sectors

A wide range of high-quality Vietnamese products like coffee, durian and cashew nuts, was exhibited at the Second Hunan (Huaihua) RCEP Economic and Trade Expo in Huaihua City, China from May 8 to 11.

President Donald Trump has finally gotten his first trade deal done.

US President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with the UK, hailing it as a “breakthrough” that will bring down barriers and expand market access for American imports.

The Trump administration is weighing a dramatic tariff reduction during weekend talks with China to de-escalate tensions and temper the economic pain both are already starting to feel.