Vietnam to join first-ever ASEAN-US maritime exercise
The five-day exercise will begin in Thailand’s Chonburi Province and extend to the tip of Vietnam's southernmost province of Ca Mau
Vietnam surpasses Malaysia, Thailand to become ASEAN’s biggest exporter to US
Figures published by the U.S. in 2014 showed a trade deficit of nearly US$25 billion with Vietnam, around $2.5 billion higher than the statistics of the Vietnam Customs
Oil prices extend losses, shares stage tepid recovery
More losses on Wall Street and in Europe kept investors on edge as they await the release of US Federal Reserve minutes later in the day and jobs data on Friday.
US-backed alliance to facilitate trade through public-private dialogue established
The private sector-led alliance will provide policy and technical assistance to the General Department of Vietnam Customs and relevant trade facilitation agencies and authorities in Vietnam to advance Vietnam’s competitiveness.
US is key to Uniqlo's global aspirations
The Japanese apparel chain, known in its home market for its cheap chic clothing basics, has so far confined its US adventure to cities like Boston, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Toyota to pay US $1.2 billion over accelerator problems
The US Justice Department said the Japanese auto maker admitted to misleading regulators and the public about the safety problems in its cars in 2009 and 2010.
Filmmakers tell untold stories in "Lives Worth Living" documentary
It is their sympathy for people with disabilities that drove American director Eric Neudel and his wife Alison Gilkey to make “Lives Worth Living,” a documentary about physically challenged people
Shrimp exports to rise as Japan relaxes residue regulation
A new level of chemical residue permitted in crustaceans has been announced by Japan’s Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry on its website.
Deflation, strong euro force ECB's hand on rates
While speculation of a possible rate cut had surged after eurozone inflation slowed unexpectedly to a four-year low of 0.7 percent last month, most ECB watchers had thought the bank would keep its gunpowder dry for the time being
Senate in spotlight as US on brink of possible default
The US economy will sail into uncharted waters and the Treasury will no longer be able to guarantee it will be able to meet its obligations and avert a devastating debt default.