Trump locks in 10%-12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners
What's next: More trade cases targeting subsidies, semiconductors, robotics and Vietnam could expand the tariff wall by late summer.
BBC News (World), Bloomberg +1
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#Vietnam
El Nino threatens Asia rice harvests as prices hit 18-month high
Why it matters: Lower output in Vietnam, the Philippines and India could lift food inflation as Chicago rice futures have climbed about 40% this year.
Bloomberg, The Business Times (Singapore)
2 Vietnam nationals deported over alleged illegal clinic practice in Jaksel
Both were barred from reentering Indonesia after one fled, then was flagged by the SOI system and caught at Soekarno-Hatta.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia
Speedboat capsizes off Vietnam's Phu Quoc, killing 15 Indian tourists
What's new: The boat carried 36 people, and India's embassy opened emergency centers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Masan mine expansion in Vietnam could add 115 million tonnes of tungsten ore
Why it matters: The added resource could extend Nui Phao operations by 20 to 30 years as buyers seek supply outside China.
Trump awards 3 Medals of Honor for heroism in Vietnam, Afghanistan
What's new: The awards honored James Capers Jr. and Nicholas Dockery, plus John W. Ripley posthumously.
The Hill, ABC News
Vietnam police seize 400 cats, arrest 9 in pet-theft ring
What's new: About 40 cats were returned to owners, but welfare groups said roughly 100 died after being held in harsh conditions.
BBC News (World), Channel News Asia +1
Wamenko Pangan pushes for milk to be required in MBG
Hanif said Indonesia's milk consumption is only 16.2-16.8 liters per capita a year, about one spoonful daily.
Antara News, Republika
Indonesia U-19 ready to face Australia in AFF U-19 semifinal
The match is set for Thursday night at Stadion Utama Sumatera Utara, with Reno Salampessy cleared to return.
Republika, Antara News +1
Indonesia keeps its run alive with wins over Oman, Mozambik
Indonesia last won back-to-back in March 2024, and coach John Herdman is aiming to keep the streak going through September-October FIFA Match Day.
Republika, Antara News
Hegseth urges Asian allies to spend more, warns on China
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Pete Hegseth pushed Asian partners to boost defense spending as he warned about China’s military rise.
BBC News (World), NPR +4