Top leader of China to pay state visit to Vietnam

Hanoi – General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping is going to pay a state visit to Vietnam from April 14 to 15.

The visit will be made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and State President Luong Cuong, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Deputy PM Ho Duc Phoc lauded the sides’ agreement to kick off negotiations on a reciprocal trade deal. He confirmed Vietnam’s readiness to engage in talks and urged both parties to accelerate discussions to reach an agreement at the earliest opportunity, contributing to stable and sustainable bilateral economic and trade ties that benefit their businesses and people.

The US announced it will triple tariffs on small parcels exported from China and Hong Kong to 90 per cent on April 8, with the measure taking effect from May 2. The postage costs per item on goods entering the US will double from $75 to $150 per item from June.