US tariffs

Vietnam does not waver in GDP goal despite tariff chaos

April 18, 2025 | 10:14

Amid the pinball-like US policy decisions over the past week, the Vietnamese government will not change its economic growth target, building on the positive results from Q1.

ASEAN+3 economies positioned for resilience amid unprecedented trade shocks

April 15, 2025 | 16:32

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office released a report on April 15 highlighting the region’s resilience policy capacity to withstand global trade shocks.

Hopes endure for real estate optimism

April 11, 2025 | 09:13

There had been heightened optimism among investors when it comes to Vietnam’s real estate sector this year – but a spanner now may be in the works in the form of new and heavy US tariffs.

US tariffs to present substantial hurdles to Vietnam's growth

April 09, 2025 | 16:40

The Asian Development Outlook remains positive for Vietnam but notes potential risks, including the recent US tariffs.

Chinese online retailers face 90 per cent tax on goods sent to US

April 09, 2025 | 15:24

The US will impose a 90 per cent import tax on items valued up to $800 sent from China and Hong Kong amid rising tensions between the two economic giants.

Exchange rates react sharply to US tariffs

April 09, 2025 | 09:41

Banking experts are attempting to piece together the likely impacts of tough worldwide tariffs imposed by the United States, with Vietnam’s central bank under the microscope when it comes to maintaining low interest rates.

Gold skyrockets on back of tariff barrage

April 09, 2025 | 09:18

Gold prices have surged to an all-time high, driven by fears of an escalating trade war after new US tariffs, but analysts cautioned that the rush to safe-haven assets could overshadow investment in production.

Exporters on edge following Trump’s “liberation day”

April 08, 2025 | 15:42

Unexpectedly high US tariffs are likely to impact Vietnam in multiple ways, especially in terms of its high reliance on exports.

Vietnamese and US goods not compete but complement each other

April 05, 2025 | 20:00

Deputy PM Ho Duc Phoc and leaders of ministries and agencies held a meeting on April 4 to discuss a response to the US reciprocal tariff of 46 per cent.

IMF chief says US tariffs a 'significant risk' to global economy

April 04, 2025 | 09:17

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said new US tariffs "clearly represent a significant risk to the global outlook" and urged Washington to work with its trade partners.

Stock market reacts sharply to US tariffs

April 03, 2025 | 15:25

President Donald Trump’s decision to impose new tariffs worldwide has triggered a global stock market sell-off, sending the VN-Index into its steepest decline in a year.

Thai government urged to set up 'war room' to tackle US tariffs

March 12, 2025 | 11:41

The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) is calling on the government to establish a "war room" to address tariff threats from the administration of US President Donald Trump.

US tariff move forces trading reevaluation

February 15, 2025 | 16:00

A rise in US tariffs on imports from other countries could kickstart a global trade conflict, prompting Vietnamese exporters to improve their product quality and diversify export markets to ensure competitiveness.

Vietnamese businesses fear fallout of US-China trade war

May 17, 2019 | 11:29

Many Vietnamese enterprises are keeping a close eye on the escalating US-China trade war and have expressed concern about its possible adverse impact on their business.