Asia Weekly: Vietnam trade agreement eases worst-case fears

The newly agreed US–Vietnam trade agreement should help preserve Vietnam’s competitive edge in the region, but the overall impact will also depend on how other countries in Asia are treated. Meanwhile, key questions around the deal remain unanswered, including on the treatment of electronics and how customs officials will determine what is a re-exported product.

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