Reality check for US in trade tug of war

Reality check for US in trade tug of war

News of a Taiwanese-based semiconductor chip facility set to be built in Arizona has placed focus on US attempts to entice major American corporations to return home or persuade foreign groups to set up shop anew.
S&P 500 ends at record on hopes for US-China trade deal, Fed rate cut

S&P 500 ends at record on hopes for US-China trade deal, Fed rate cut

The S&P 500 surged to a new all-time high on Monday (Oct 28) on optimism about US-China trade talks and amid expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again this week.
VN-Index stops declining, tech shares jump on earnings report

VN-Index stops declining, tech shares jump on earnings report

Vietnamese shares headed upwards Thursday, driven by the hunt of technology and banking stocks and positive status of the US-China trade relations.
US meat strangling domestic products

US meat strangling domestic products

Domestic foodstuff producers are being smothered by the influx of $1 meat from the US.
A larger slice of global capital rearrangements

A larger slice of global capital rearrangements

Numerous international investors, including Chinese groups, plan to relocate their facilities to ASEAN countries to avoid the impact of the US-China trade dispute.
The China plus one strategy and the benefit for Vietnam

The China plus one strategy and the benefit for Vietnam

Although the US-China trade dispute remains unpredictable, long term tensions will still push investors to pursue the ‘China plus one’ approach, with the ASEAN standing to benefit as companies change supply chain strategies and consider moving out of mainland China to new locations.
Asia markets down as US-China trade talks loom

Asia markets down as US-China trade talks loom

Asia markets were mostly down on Monday (Jul 29), with investors cautious ahead of US-China talks in Shanghai this week and amid more civil unrest in Hong Kong.
US-China trade talks resume but major hurdles remain

US-China trade talks resume but major hurdles remain

China and the United States have agreed to resume trade negotiations but the apparent thaw in relations can scarcely mask the genuine hurdles that remain before a final agreement can be reached.
Investors step up M&A movements

Investors step up M&A movements

Dealmaking activity in Vietnam is likely to maintain its momentum as more companies plan to divest assets amid the escalation in the US-China trade dispute.