Trade war

Global value chain crucial to overcoming trade troubles

November 25, 2023 | 14:00

The global value chain is playing a critical role in sustainable development.

Vietnam: ideal destination for global tech giants

June 09, 2022 | 14:26

Vietnam is again in the spotlight after Apple’s move to shift production activities to this Southeast Asian country, according to TRT World page of Turkish Radio and Television Corporation.

Trump 'not interested' in reopening US-China trade deal after report of Beijing discontent

May 12, 2020 | 09:10

BEIJING: US President Donald Trump said on Monday (May 11) he opposed renegotiating the US-China "Phase 1" trade deal after a Chinese state-run newspaper reported some government advisers in Beijing were urging fresh talks and possibly invalidating the agreement.

Tech giants bring production to Vietnam to avoid COVID-19 implications

March 02, 2020 | 20:39

Google and Microsoft are both bringing production to Vietnam to avoid supply chain and production disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.

US trade negotiator hails 'remarkable' deal with China

December 16, 2019 | 09:25

The US-China trade deal is "remarkable" in scope but it won't solve all the problems between the world's two biggest economies, the top US negotiator said on Sunday (Dec 15).

European companies minimise risks from US-China trade war

December 10, 2019 | 14:57

European companies in China have been able to minimise the effect from the tariff war between Beijing and Washington, although some are considering relocating their businesses, the EU Chamber of Commerce said Monday (Dec 9).

Trump trade war endangers 1.5m jobs: CA ports study

November 13, 2019 | 08:00

The US-China trade war threatens almost 1.5 million jobs across the United States that depend on the movement of goods through ports in southern California, according to a report released on Tuesday (Nov 12).

Trade war impacts US companies' business on Single Day

November 12, 2019 | 08:00

About 50,000 US brands suffered a serious fall in business on Single Day 2019 (November 11) due to the prolonged US-China tensions.

US-China trade war 'hurting both countries': UN

November 06, 2019 | 11:26

The ongoing trade war between the United States and China is harming both economies, the UN said on Tuesday (Nov 5), with a sharp drop in exports and higher prices for consumers.

Oil majors to mull fresh cuts as trade war hits prices

September 09, 2019 | 09:02

Top oil producers will consider fresh output cuts at a meeting this week, but analysts are doubtful they will succeed in bolstering crude prices dented by the US-China trade war.

VN-Index gains slightly, worries remain about the market's prospects

August 28, 2019 | 15:26

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index was almost flat on Wednesday morning while investors remained cautious amid the uncertainty of the equity markets.

Asian markets mixed as dealers fret over US-China trade talks

August 13, 2019 | 12:20

Asian markets were mixed Monday (Aug 12) with investors gripped by concerns about the US-China trade war after Donald Trump said he was prepared to walk away from next month's planned talks.

US to slap 10% tariff on another US$300b in Chinese goods

August 02, 2019 | 14:19

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday (Aug 1) he will hit China with punitive tariffs on another US$300 billion in goods, escalating the trade war after accusing Beijing of reneging on more promises.

Germans taking interest in Vietnam

June 26, 2019 | 11:00

In the wake of the United States-China trade tensions, German investors are rushing to pour money into industry, construction, trade, and services in Vietnam to benefit from growth potential following the country’s landmark free trade agreements.