VINACHEM

China's economy is likely to have cooled in the second quarter after a solid start to the year, as trade tensions and a prolonged property downturn drag on demand, raising pressure on policymakers to roll out additional stimulus to underpin growth. 

U.S. efforts to break China's dominance of the rare earths market and to drive investment in its own industry have moved up a gear with a Washington-backed plan to create a separate, higher pricing system. 

India's domestic urea offtake jumped to 3.42 million t in the last month, marking the highest amount in June, which has lowered stocks further as domestic production dropped again compared with the same period in 2024. 

For several weeks now, fertilizer prices have been on an upward trend in the main global markets. This is the result of several factors – demand, fertilizer availability, and supply logistics. 

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has cast fresh doubt on Russia’s ability to sustain and restore its oil production capacity as output and export volumes continue to decline under the pressure of sanctions, waning investment and the exit of Western energy firms. 

ASEAN Member States have affirmed that they wish to engage in constructive dialogue with the U.S. to maintain stable, fair, sustainable and mutually beneficial trade relations with the U.S. 

Amid multiple global challenges, Việt Nam’s 7.52 per cent GDP growth stands out as a bright spot, demonstrating the economy’s enduring resilience.