Economy
Vietnam's Rare Earth Dilemma: Caught Between the U.S. and China
Vietnam holds the world's second-largest rare earth reserves. Caught between the U.S. and China, Hanoi faces a high-stakes balancing act.
Economy
Vietnam holds the world's second-largest rare earth reserves. Caught between the U.S. and China, Hanoi faces a high-stakes balancing act.
Trade
Vietnam's trade surplus with the US has grown from $38.3 billion in 2017 to $178.2 billion in 2025. In early 2026, it became the largest single-month source of America's trade deficit. But how much of that curve truly belongs to Vietnam?