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China pushes brokerage merger to build giant
Economy 00:01:38.26133299999999.00China is moving to reshape its financial sector, with a new merger set to create a major securities firm in Shanghai. The deal reflects a broader push to build stronger domestic institutions and narrow the gap with leading global investment banks.
Belgian farmers cope with potato market crashes
Economy 00:02:45.22666699999999.00Belgian farmers are dealing with a different type of food crisis. Potatoes have long been one of the most profitable crops in Belgium. But in recent weeks, prices on the free market have fallen to zero euros per ton. Even so, Belgian farmers have their own ways to protect their income without relying on government support.
Việt Nam remains a strategic anchor for EU firms
Economy 00:04:16.42666700000001.00The European Chamber of Commerce in Việt Nam (EuroCham) has officially released its Business Confidence Index (BCI) for the first quarter of 2026, revealing a pragmatic recalibration among European investors.
U.S. launches 166 billion USD tariff refunds
Economy 00:01:58.912000000000006.00The US government has officially launched the CAPE tariff refund system, enabling the return of more than 166 billion dollars in import duties. This follows a ruling by the US Supreme Court that the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs under President Donald Trump was unlawful. This marks one of the largest tariff refund programmes in US history.
U.S. launches 166 billion USD tariff refunds
Economy 00:01:58.912000000000006.00The US government has officially launched the CAPE tariff refund system, enabling the return of more than 166 billion dollars in import duties. This follows a ruling by the US Supreme Court that the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs under President Donald Trump was unlawful. This marks one of the largest tariff refund programmes in US history.
Global rate pressures test Việt Nam policy
Economy 00:07:7.199999999999989.00Interest rate pressures are rising again across major economies, as central banks turn more cautious and financial conditions tighten. Most recently, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has moved to reinforce its anti-inflation stance, signalling that the global easing cycle may be slowing. And for Việt Nam, this shift is not just happening in financial markets; it is feeding directly into the real economy.
Bold vision from Hà Nội's century-long master plan
Economy 00:06:35.306667000000004.00On 28 March, Hanoi People's Council approved a landmark 100-year master plan (through 2100), targeting transformation into a "cultured-smart-creative-ecological" global city. The plan reaffirms Hanoi's dual role as the nation's political administrative centre and a leading growth powerhouse. Key targets include an average annual GRDP growth rate of 11%, per capita GRDP of 12,000 USD, and the digital economy accounting for 40% of total GRDP by 2030.
Việt Nam issues carbon credit trading framework
Economy 00:04:30.54933299999999.00Việt Nam has issued a new regulation, Decree 112, on the international exchange of greenhouse gas emission reductions and carbon credits, paving the way for its participation in the global carbon market. As Vietnam moves to establish a legal framework for carbon credit trading, questions remain about how this mechanism will be implemented in practice and what it means for businesses and the country's long-term climate goals.
Moscow expands robotics testing hub
Economy 00:01:56.394667.00In Moscow, a new testing centre for robots and autonomous systems has just opened, allowing companies to trial new technologies in real-world conditions before wider deployment across the city. So what exactly is being tested, and how far could automation go in Russia’s capital?
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