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Japanese pharmaceutical stocks: A defensive haven
After a period of overheating gains in artificial intelligence and semiconductor shares on Japan's stock market, investors in the country are increasingly shifting funds into pharmaceutical stocks, which are seen as an effective defensive play.
Rising energy prices accelerate Europe’s transport transition
Economy 02:26Rising diesel prices are putting additional pressure on transport costs across Europe, a burden that could ultimately be passed on to consumers through higher prices for goods. But for some transport companies, high fuel prices are changing the investment equation, as electric trucks become increasingly cost-competitive.
Vietnam national brand ranks among world's top 32
Economy 00:57Vietnam's national brand value reached more than 462 billion US dollars in 2026, up over 45% from 2020 and ranking 32nd among 193 countries. The figures are from Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation consultancy.
Vietnam accelerates next-generation industrial parks
Economy 03:17Shifts in global supply chains are driving Vietnam's industrial parks to transform as the country strengthens its position as a regional manufacturing and investment hub. A key trend is the rise of next-generation industrial parks integrating infrastructure, clean energy, logistics, skilled workers and environmental standards. The trend was highlighted at the Vietnam Industrial Property Forum 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on 29 and 30 September.
Tariffs push U.S. firms to rethink manufacturing
Economy 03:10The Trump administration sees tariffs as a way to encourage companies to bring manufacturing back to the United States along with new investment and jobs. But bringing a factory back to America is more than tariffs: Labour costs, productivity, economies of scale... are all factors companies have to consider. And while new investments can take time to materialise, the impact of tariffs can be felt almost immediately by consumers.
Vietnam cuts customs clearance time
Economy 00:58Vietnam has issued a new decree to simplify customs procedures for exporters and importers. Decree 336/2026/NĐ-CP, taking effect on 15 October, updates the country's National Single Window and ASEAN Single Window systems. The online portal, operated around the clock by the Customs Department under the Ministry of Finance, will link data across ministries and reduce paperwork.
U.S. lowers fuel economy standards for vehicles
Economy 02:09The U.S. Department of Transportation on the night of 28 September officially issued new standards for the average fuel economy of automakers, known as CAFE, covering passenger cars and light trucks.
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