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ASEAN Urged to Forge Ahead with Bold Economic Integration Amidst Global Trade War Fears

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn calls for bold action to accelerate economic integration amidst global trade war fears, emphasizing diplomacy and stability at the ASEAN Inves...

Economy

BoJ Signals Further Rate Hikes Amid Moderate Economic Recovery, Eyes Inflation Trends

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda discusses the country's moderate economic recovery and potential rate hikes. Ueda emphasizes careful monitoring of inflation, wage growth, and int...

Economy

March Sees a Dip in Japanese Consumer Confidence: A Closer Look at the Numbers

Japan's Consumer Confidence Index fell by 0.9 points to 34.1 in March, with mixed movements across its components. The public's price expectations showed a slight shift towards ant...

Economy

US Imposes Record 104% Tariffs on China Amid Global Trade Tensions

The US has escalated trade tensions by imposing a 104% tariff on Chinese imports, while prioritizing alliances with Japan and South Korea. Trump's administration signals further ta...

Economy

March Sees a Dip in Japanese Consumer Confidence: A Closer Look at the Numbers

In March, Japan's Consumer Confidence Index fell by 0.9 points to 34.1, with mixed movements across different indicators. The employment index saw a notable drop, while income grow...

Economy

VCCI and AmCham Urge US to Postpone New Tariffs on Vietnamese Exports Amid Trade Concerns

VCCI and AmCham have jointly requested the U.S. to delay new tariffs on Vietnamese exports, warning of potential disruptions to trade and logistics. They advocate for dialogue to a...

Economy

March Sees a Dip in Japanese Consumer Confidence Amid Economic Uncertainties

Japan's Consumer Confidence Index slightly decreased in March, with the overall livelihood and employment indices also seeing declines. However, income growth showed a positive tre...

Economy

Vietnam Embraces Dialogue Over Confrontation in US Tariff Negotiations, PM Chinh Advocates for Economic Resilience

Vietnam plans to increase dialogue with the U.S. over new tariff policies, viewing challenges as opportunities to diversify its economy. PM Chinh emphasizes the importance of explo...