They sign a protocol on food safety, animal and plant health, and fisheries that includes legislation exchange and business collaboration. It envelops and monopolizes everything. The trade war driven by Donald Trump echoes in every corner of the world and monopolizes political leaders' conversations.

Vietnam’s deputy prime minister is preparing to meet top US officials in Washington as the export-reliant nation pushes hard for a deal to alleviate the 46% tariff imposed by President Donald Trump.

The leaders of Vietnam and Spain on Wednesday pledged to boost economic ties and defence cooperation and voiced their support for upholding free trade, at a time when both are hit with the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs.