Hoa Sen and Nam Kim not threatened by new Indonesian tariffs

Hoa Sen and Nam Kim not threatened by new Indonesian tariffs

Hoa Sen Group and Nam Kim Group do not expect negative impacts from the Indonesian government’s high anti-dumping duties imposed on colour-coated steels.
Trump considering 25pc tariffs on car imports: Report

Trump considering 25pc tariffs on car imports: Report

President Donald Trump is considering a plan to impose steep tariffs on auto imports justified by national security concerns, the same reason used for duties on steel and aluminium, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (May 23).
Stocks tumble, bonds and yen gain as trade war fears drive rush to safety

Stocks tumble, bonds and yen gain as trade war fears drive rush to safety

The rumblings of a global trade war shook stock and currency markets on Friday (Mar 23) after US President Donald Trump announced long-promised tariffs on Chinese goods and China retaliated with a pledge to fight to the end any such war.
Trump moves towards China tariffs in warning shot on technology transfer

Trump moves towards China tariffs in warning shot on technology transfer

The move sent stocks diving amid rising market fears the United States could provoke a trade war, since China has vowed to retaliate.
Discovering the pros and cons of an EU- Vietnam FTA

Discovering the pros and cons of an EU- Vietnam FTA

“The conclusion of the FTA with the EU will provide some tariff advantages to Vietnamese producers compared to other competitors in the EU market (especially China), or reduce the tariff disadvantages towards other competitors”
Free Trade’s future impacts on Vietnam’s outlook

Free Trade’s future impacts on Vietnam’s outlook

The Vietnamese economy’s impressive decade-long performance is partly due to improved trade policies centred on trade liberalisation with greater international economic integration.

Import tariffs cut ties to fixed prices

Import tariffs will no longer be calculated according to fixed commodity prices set by the tax authorities – known as the minimum price table – following a decision last week by the Ministry of Finance.

Import tariff jump drives up automobile prices

Vietnam’s higher tariffs on auto part imports, up by 5 per cent from early last week, have forced local auto makers to raise prices. To spur automakers to make vehicle parts in Vietnam rather than import them, the government from September 1 raised tariffs on auto part imports from 20 to 25 per cent.
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