Saying he was undeterred by what he repeatedly called a ridiculous ruling, Trump announced an immediate new 10% tariff on imports from all countries, on top of any existing tariffs, and then issued a proclamation putting them into effect. The law allows him to impose a levy of up to…

Xavier Depouilly, general manager DXL Research & Consulting The key question shall no longer be how fast Vietnam can grow, but how well that growth can be sustained and shared across businesses, sectors, and the population. Business sentiment provides an early indication of economic direction. The Business Confidence Index (BCI),…

By Phong Ngo  &nbspFebruary 20, 2026 | 04:04 am PT Two Malaysian men were arrested after Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers intercepted their attempt to smuggle more than 36,000 prohibited vaping products at a Malaysia-Singapore checkpoint. Vaping devices. Photo from Instagram In a Facebook post published on Feb. 19,…

Dr. Nguyen Tien Viet, senior research economist, Centre of Economic Performance, London School of Economics and Political Science Vietnam’s growth ambitions and climate commitments are increasingly shaping investment priorities across the economy, with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure emerging as a practical focal point for long-term capital deployment. Rather than…

In 2024, Seven & i acquired the local operator of its branded shops for A$1.7 billion (US$1.2 billion) and plans to open hundreds of new stores across Australia by 2030, as reported by Bloomberg.These stores will sell fried chicken, pizza, pre-packaged meals, and local versions of Japan’s popular egg-salad sandwiches…

Csaba Bundik, CEO, CETA Consulting Crucially, Vietnam’s approach does not seek to compete directly with established global technology leaders in frontier research or advanced chip design. Instead, policymakers and investors recognise that the country’s comparative advantage lies in selective positioning within the AI and semiconductor value chains. In these segments,…