Economy

China’s Quarterly Economic Growth Slows to 26-Year Low

The slump increases pressure on Chinese leaders to avert politically dangerous job losses as they fight a tariff war, and it has global repercussions

China: Efforts 'Accelerated' on US Trade Deal

The initial deal was announced on Friday by US President Donald Trump and included promises to increase purchases of US farm products and protections for intellectual property - but lacked specific details

China Tempers Hopes About US Tariff Truce

'China Daily' warned Tuesday the two sides have yet to put last week's agreement on paper after President Donald Trump suspended a planned tariff hike

Trump Announces Surprise Meeting as US-China Trade Talks Resume

US - China Trade Talks to Resume Thursday

The two sides last held major talks in July but there was no major breakthrough in the trade dispute between the world's top two economies

Vietnam's Focus on Luxury Housing Risks Affordability Crisis

Vietnam’s growth is bringing urban sprawl, especially in the two biggest cities -- the political capital of Hanoi in the north and the business hub of Ho Chi Minh City in the south

EU Makes Appeal to US: Let's Avoid Another Tariff War

The EU products that could be targeted include wine, cheese and olives, which are produced in many countries involved in the Airbus consortium.

On US Delisting Threat, China Says 'Decoupling' Would Harm Both Sides

The move would be part of a broader effort to limit US investment in Chinese companies

Shoes and Clothes Made in Vietnam? Try Phones and PCs

Vietnamese officials want more investment in high-value manufactured exports, and consumer electronics are fulfilling that wish

Record Tourism Levels Have Social, Economic Impact on Vietnam

Vietnam is no longer just a place to tour old war sites and eat pho on a sidewalk stool

ADB Trims Asian Outlook, Citing Trade Wars, Global Slowdown

Asian Development Bank says escalating trade tensions will sap Asian economies of some of their potential in this year and next