55 h. ago Will Vietnam’s trade charm offensive be enough to placate Trump?

With a hefty US trade deficit, Vietnam’s leadership is betting on diplomacy and substantial investments to keep American tariffs at bay.

Politics

4 d. ago China’s Xi Jinping goes on charm offensive days before Trump unveils fresh tariffs

China’s Xi Jinping goes on charm offensive days before Trump unveils fresh tariffs  CNN

Politics

4 d. ago China’s Xi urges foreign firms to resist ‘acts that turn back the wheel of history’

Xi’s meeting with business reps on Friday comes as China has taken aim at unilateralism and protectionism while ramping up its charm offensive for foreign investors against the backdrop of two global conferences.

Politics

6 d. ago Apple’s Cook meets top Chinese officials in charm offensive but offers no AI update

Cook was among 80 company executives who attended the China Development Forum, an annual event to facilitate dialogue with global investors.

Politics

6 d. ago Apple CEO meets top Chinese officials in charm offensive but offers no AI update

Apple CEO meets top Chinese officials in charm offensive but offers no AI update  South China Morning Post

Politics

6 d. ago Vietnam slashes tariffs on US gas, cars as Trump’s trade ‘Liberation Day’ looms

Thought to be among the Trump administration’s ‘Dirty 15’ list of trade partners, Vietnam is rushing to reduce its trade surplus with the US.

Politics

1 week ago Columbia University placates Trump, announces new policies in bid to restore funding

Columbia University unveiled new policies to combat antisemitism and restore US$400 million in federal funding amid pressure from the US president.

Politics

2 w. ago After Vietnam, only China and Mexico have larger US trade deficits – and the US is peeved

Donald Trump’s trade officials are pushing Vietnam to open up its markets and improve its trade balance with the United States.

Politics