Hanoi, April 7 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a hybrid conference on April 7 with leaders of ministries, localities, business associations, and Vietnamese diplomatic representatives abroad to discuss measures to proactively adapt to changes in international trade.

In his opening remarks, PM Chinh highlighted the rapidly changing and complicated global and regional situation, noting that difficulties and challenges are currently outweighing opportunities. He pointed out that this is not a new phenomenon, citing past difficulties such as the COVID-19 pandemic, regional conflicts disrupting production and supply chains, and natural disasters.

The government leader also mentioned the new US tariff policy, acknowledging the challe...