US hits China with additional duties on US$4.4b in cabinets
October 04, 2019 | 09:34
The US trade conflict with China may not have spared the kitchen sink, or even kitchen cabinets, as Washington on Thursday (Oct 3) announced another round of steep tariffs.
Savills publishes list of large factories moved from China to Vietnam 1
September 07, 2019 | 09:53
Many large-scale groups have relocated facilities to Vietnam to avoid the impacts of the US-China trade war, showing the potential of industrial real estate.
Trump hardens tone on China as trade war rattles economy
September 04, 2019 | 14:45
Amid fresh signs his trade wars are rattling the US economy, President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Sep 3) sent stern warnings to China, urging the Pacific power not to drag its feet in trade negotiations.
Johnson Health Tech to launch new facility in Vietnam
September 04, 2019 | 09:50
Taiwanese gym equipment maker Johnson Health Tech is reinforcing its commitment to Vietnam with a new $20 million facility set to open in December.
Trade wars, quarterly earnings to keep VN stocks down in September
September 03, 2019 | 09:15
The market sentiment will remain lateral in September weighed down by global economic and political tensions while trading quiet amid speculations of Q3 corporate earnings.
Local gold price hits seven-year peak amid trade tensions
August 27, 2019 | 09:39
Gold is showing its mettle as a safe haven asset as bullion prices continued to hit new peaks on both domestic and global markets.
US-China trade war brings more challenges than opportunities: Vietnamese firms
August 27, 2019 | 09:24
Many Vietnamese enterprises are keeping a close eye on the escalating US-China trade war and have said the challenges from it outnumber the opportunities for them.
Chinese yuan weakened to 11-year low in response to new tariffs
August 26, 2019 | 23:55
The yuan weakened 0.7 per cent against the dollar following comments from the White House that President Trump’s only regret was not raising tariffs more.
G7 wrestles with Iran, Amazon fires and trade, but own unity shaky
August 26, 2019 | 14:49
G7 leaders close their summit Monday (Aug 26) with discussion of world problems including the fires ravaging the Amazon rainforest, but overshadowed by President Donald Trump's trade wars and questions over the group's unity.
China hits out at 'bullying' US over new tariffs
August 25, 2019 | 10:15
China on Saturday (Aug 24) angrily hit out at the latest US tariff hikes on its goods, saying a "bullying" Washington would eventually "eat its own bitter fruit".
Local food producers pick up gauntlet
August 22, 2019 | 10:00
As fruit and seafood imports, particularly from the United States, have risen a great deal in the past three weeks, domestic businesses are exercising plans to cope with this competition.
Vietnam: Asia’s bright spot amid trade tensions
August 21, 2019 | 12:38
Vietnam is one of Asia’s bright spots with expected economic growth of 6.7 per cent in 2019.
Chinese and US trade negotiators speak on phone
August 14, 2019 | 09:09
Chinese and American trade negotiators spoke on the phone on Tuesday (Aug 13), state media reported, two weeks after US President Donald Trump ratcheted up tensions by announcing fresh tariffs on Beijing's exports.
Sharp to relocate to Vietnam due to US-China trade war
August 04, 2019 | 11:26
Sharp Corporation announced plans to remove its facility from China to Vietnam in order to avoid the impacts of the US-China trade war.
China opens up finance sector to more foreign investment
July 21, 2019 | 17:49
Vhina lifted some restrictions on foreign investment in the financial sector on Saturday (Jul 20), as the world's second largest economy fights slowing growth at home and a damaging trade war with the United States.
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