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Vietnamese representatives are set to visit the United States in October and November 2025, with the goal of progressing discussions and finalizing a balanced trade agreement. Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan, revealed this during a…
Tina Murphy, CEO of MMTT Professional Services and a seasoned shopper from her years in the U.S., expressed her surprise at the glaring absence of Vietnamese products in American retail. While exploring vast supermarket aisles, it struck her that these…
Vietnam and the U.S. have wrapped up their second ministerial-level meeting focused on a reciprocal trade agreement, which took place on June 4 in the enchanting city of Paris. This pivotal discussion featured Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen…
Vietnam and U.S. Initiate Bilateral Trade Negotiations: A New Era in Economic Cooperation In a timely move to enhance economic collaboration, Vietnamese Trade Minister Nguyen Hong Dien engaged in a pivotal phone conversation with U.S. Trade Representative…
U.S. Trade Office Reports “Productive” Talks with Vietnam on Bilateral Trade Relations The U.S. trade office has announced a positive outcome from a recent virtual meeting with Vietnamese authorities, aimed at strengthening the bilateral trade relationship…
While the tariff fiasco has brought red ink to the markets and chaos to the global economy, the ultimate goal according to President Donald Trump and his supporters, is to have manufacturing brought back to the United States. According to Trump’s Commerce…
The world of smart glasses is about to change significantly due to new US import taxes that are affecting the market for Ray-Ban’s innovative smart glasses. These tax increases will directly impact th…
Nescafe USA has expanded its product range with the launch of its first-ever liquid coffee concentrate, Nescafe Espresso Concentrate. Made from 100 per cent Arabica beans, the coffee concentrate is available in two flavours: Black and Sweet Vanilla. It can be…
The popular social media platform TikTok is gearing up for a major legal battle this fall that could determine its future in the United States. The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has set a September date for oral arguments in two cases…
The U.S.’s Internal Revenue Service estimates that the country’s millionaires and billionaires are evading over US$150 billion in taxes annually. Audits of taxpayers earning over $1 million a year have declined by more than 80% over the last decade despite a…
Shrimp exports to the U.S. in September increased 23% compared to the same period last year, marking the third consecutive month of positive growth. The 23% growth in September was also the highest compared to the previous two months, according to the Vietnam…
With over 150 million users in the United States, social media juggernaut TikTok, is embarking on a groundbreaking journey that could redefine the way we shop online. After months of testing, the platform officially integrates e-commerce into its social media…
Australian tanning brand Bondi Sands is expanding its presence in the US market with a nationwide launch in Walmart. This partnership represents the eighth major US retailer to list the brand’s product range within the past six years. Walmart will make eight…
American cherry prices have fallen to a new low of VND250,000 ($10.53) per kilogram in Vietnam. Loan in Ho Chi Minh City, who usually consumes imported fruits, said she recently bought half of last year’s American cherry prices. Stores now sell red cherries…
Initially launched eight years ago as a video rental service, Samsung TV Plus quickly pivoted to an ad-supported streaming service format. Although it started with a limited number of channels available to watch for free, Samsung TV Plus now provides access…
Instagram introduced Reels in 2020, and since then, this feature’s popularity has grown, reaching over 2.35 billion monthly active users. Now, Instagram is rolling out a new feature for its users in the US. Adam Mosseri, CEO of Instagram, announced on his…
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