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Donald Trump commented on Macron's marriage after a video of his wife shoving him in the face, advising him to "keep the door closed. " He assured that Macron is fine.

French President Emmanuel Macron said that the video with his wife, where she allegedly slaps him, was a joke. He added that the incident was exaggerated by pro-Russian media.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Technology has ordered Telegram to be blocked due to its refusal to share user data and fight crime. The blocking was initiated due to the large number of crimes in Telegram channels.

Vietnam and Russia have agreed to quickly negotiate and sign agreements on the construction of nuclear power plants. The parties also agreed to strengthen cooperation in the oil and gas industry.

May 12 is International Nurses Day, World Melanoma Day, Vesak Day and other important events. This is a time for celebration, support and awareness.

American and Chinese negotiators met in Switzerland, trying to reduce tensions in the trade war. Trump reported significant progress and a friendly atmosphere of negotiations.

South Korea has recorded the highest number of measles cases in the past six years, mainly due to unvaccinated travelers from Vietnam. The risk of rapid outbreaks remains low due to vaccination.

Pyongyang will not send its troops to participate in the victory parade in Moscow. According to the aide to the President of the Russian Federation, North Korea will be represented at the level of ambassador.

According to the ranking of the organization "Reporters Without Borders", global press freedom has deteriorated. Ukraine is ranked 62nd, between South Korea and Brazil.

Apple CEO stated that the company is assessing the impact of $900 million in tariffs. Most iPhones will be from India, and iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and AirPods will be from Vietnam.

In 2024, Berlin recorded 77 attacks on asylum seekers and 8 cases of damage to housing. 34 people were hospitalized, and authorities are investigating the incidents.

The United States has completed its campaign to increase import duties on solar cells from Southeast Asia. The duty rate for Asian manufacturers ranges from 41% to 3500%.

Asian cybercrime syndicates are expanding their operations to Africa and South America, according to a UN report. This is happening because operations are being moved to avoid crackdowns in Southeast Asia.

Research has revealed high cadmium pollution in key rice regions of South and Southeast Asia. This poses a threat to global food security, affecting billions of people.

The Prime Minister of Vietnam announced a unique relationship with the United States against the background of negotiations on tariffs with the Trump administration. He emphasized his readiness for discussions and tax cuts.

Cambodia is counting on increased economic cooperation with China, especially in infrastructure projects, during Xi Jinping's visit. The country seeks to attract funding for the Funan-Techo Canal.

China's economy grew by 5. 4% in the first quarter of 2025 thanks to strong exports, but the trade war with the US is overshadowing future prospects. US duties on Chinese imports reach 145%.

Small chains sell iPhones cheaper thanks to schemes with sole proprietorships and smuggling. This allows them to evade taxes.

During Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam, China called for joint resistance to US pressure and 45 bilateral agreements were signed. The agreements cover areas from trade to artificial intelligence.

China's exports rose 12. 4% in March due to US tariffs, imports fell 4.3%. The trade war affects markets and shipyards, and China is seeking support in Asia.

New US tariffs could lead to higher prices for Nintendo and Sony game consoles. The price of Switch 2 or PS5 may increase by 30% as production is concentrated in China.

The Chinese leader will visit three Southeast Asian countries to strengthen economic ties. The visit takes place against the background of trade tensions between the USA and China.

Lego has opened a new $1 billion toy factory in Vietnam. It will run entirely on clean energy, with zero greenhouse gas emissions, by the end of the year.

Asian countries are responding to US tariffs, protecting their financial interests. Japan is negotiating, South Korea is providing support to automakers, India is cutting rates.

Vietnam plans to increase purchases of American defense equipment and accelerate aircraft deliveries to mitigate the impact of trade restrictions from the United States. This decision was made in response to recent tariffs.

Apple promptly sent a batch of equipment from India to the USA to avoid new customs restrictions. Five cargo planes delivered smartphones and devices.

Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU has proposed zero tariffs on industrial goods to the United States and is ready for countermeasures. Vietnam also wants to reduce tariffs for the United States to zero.

Nintendo has delayed pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the US due to uncertainty over Trump's tariffs. The company's shares fell by 10%, despite the planned release of the console on June 5.

Paul Chan said that Trump's tariffs crashed the US stock market. Hong Kong will not introduce countermeasures, but opposes US actions, maintaining a free and open economy.

Donald Trump announced a conversation with the Secretary-General of the Communist Party of Vietnam, who expressed readiness to reduce duties to zero. Trump also mentioned US duties for other countries.