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Japan, Malaysia speed up tariff talks with US

Tokyo, April 8 -- Japanese Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization Ryosei Akazawa has been appointed as trade negotiator with the US on tariff issues, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, ... Read More


Malaysia, Indonesia not retaliate against US's reciprocal tariffs

Kuala Lumpur, April 8 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has spoken out against the US's reciprocal tariffs, but affirmed that the country will not introduce retaliatory tariffs and that the si... Read More


US's planned imposition of heavy tariffs on Vietnamese goods: navigating challenges, seizing opportunities

Hanoi, April 8 -- The US's planned imposition of heavy tariffs on Vietnamese goods presents formidable challenges for key industries while creating opportunities for enterprises to adapt and explore a... Read More


Spanish PM's visit to Vietnam opens new chapter in bilateral relations: diplomat

Hanoi, April 8 -- Through Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's official visit to Vietnam from April 8-10, Spain looks to demonstrate its political will to fully tap the potential of relations with the South... Read More


Vietnamese top legislator holds talks with Uzbek lower house speaker

Tashkent, April 8 -- Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man held talks with Nuriddin Ismoilov, Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (Lower house) of Uzbekistan, on ... Read More


Indonesia to intervene aggressively to protect local currency after US's new tariff

Jakarta, April 8 -- Bank Indonesia (BI) announced on April 7 that it will intervene aggressively in the domestic foreign exchange market to protect the local currency, following US President Donald Tr... Read More


WHO urges accelerated action to save mothers, newborns

Hanoi, April 8 -- To mark the World Health Day (April 7), the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Vietnam has called for accelerated action to ensure that every mother and newborn receives the quality ... Read More


Symposium seeks solutions for Vietnamese rice amidst market challenges

Can Tho, April 8 -- Experts recently gathered at a symposium in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho to discuss measures and new strategies for the rice sector amidst rapid market changes and technologica... Read More


Total retail sales of goods, services up 9.9% in Q1

Hanoi, April 8 -- Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in the first quarter of 2025 were estimated at 1.7 quadrillion VND (65.5 billion USD), up 9.9% year-on-year, according to the... Read More


Businesses' registered capital sees two-fold rise in Q1

Hanoi, April 8 -- Total capital injected into the economy in the first three months of the year-including additional capital from existing enterprises-reached nearly 1.39 quadrillion VND, almost 2.1 t... Read More