US eyes deeper co-operation with Japan after Cabinet reshuffle The United States expects to "sustain and deepen" its close ties with Japan over regional and global issues, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe revamped his Cabinet.

China's prolonged falling yuan may harm Việt Nam's trade China’s yuan (renminbi) has remained above the sensitive level of seven to the US currency for the last three days, hinting that trade friction between the US and China is entering a dangerous phase. The escalating tension between the two world powers is predicted to have negative impacts on Việt Nam’s trade in the short term.

Trump says ‘all ready’ for Kim summit, as he hosts Japan PM

Five days before meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump said Thursday the unprecedented summit was “all ready to go,” as he welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to the White House.

Global trade war risk has limited impact on Vietnam’s securities

Fears of a trade war between the US and China have rocked global stock markets in recent sessions, but experts anticipate limited effects on Việt Nam’s securities market growth as the market is on solid footing and is increasingly reliant on domestic demand.