1. Vietnam is among the five countries most likely to influence ASEAN’s macroeconomic trajectory: The economies of Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam (MITPV) are five countries with the potential to shape ASEAN’s macroeconomic and investment trajectory over the next 10 to 20 years, according to Shan Saeed, chief economist of the Malaysian arm of real estate technology group IQI Global. years. MITPV has established itself as one of the world’s most attractive strategic destinations for international investments in emerging markets.
2. The global industrial metals market is heading towards its strongest monthly growth since the start of 2026: as of May 28, the LMEX index (which tracks six key base metals listed on the London Metal Exchange – LME) was up 5.5% this month. This upward trend is explained by the preliminary agreement reached between the United States and Iran to extend the ceasefire of 60 days.
3. US Federal Trade Commission investigates fertilizer price spike: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on May 28 that it was investigating fertilizer prices, which have exploded since the start of the conflict in the Middle East. This dramatic rise in fertilizer and fuel prices due to the conflict is putting considerable pressure on farmers preparing to plant maize and other crops.
4. Faced with rising fuel prices, American consumers are turning again to electric vehicles: The American electric vehicle market is showing signs of recovery, with more and more consumers abandoning gasoline cars in favor of electric vehicles, despite the reduction in numerous federal aid for zero-emission vehicles. According to data from the automotive market research firm Edmunds, the percentage of customers who exchanged their gasoline car for a new electric vehicle increased from 67.1% in January 2026 to 72.1% in April 2026.
5. China: Sharp rise in export prices in three years due to the oil shock: Chinese export prices rose sharply, recording their biggest rise in three years, as the country was impacted by the global oil shock and a wave of investment in artificial intelligence (AI). According to data released on May 29 by the General Administration of Customs of China, the country’s overall export price index increased by 5% in April 2026 compared to the previous year.
6. The EU plans to stimulate demand by prioritizing purchases of domestic semiconductors: The European Commission (EC) plans to encourage the governments of European Union (EU) member states to favor the purchase of chips produced by European start-ups, in order to reduce Europe’s dependence on American and East Asian products. The first semiconductor law, implemented since 2023, has not yet achieved its goal of doubling the EU’s global market share in this sector from 10% currently to 20% by 2030.
Source : https://baotintuc.vn/kinh-te/diem-tin-kinh-te-the-gioi-noi-bat-ngay-2952026-20260529202019463.htm
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