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European stocks closed higher Tuesday as tensions eased slightly in the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China.

Gold prices dropped to a more than two-week low on Tuesday, as investors opted for the dollar and improved appetite for riskier assets dented the appeal of bullion, while markets awaited the release of minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Oil prices fell on Tuesday after Saudi Arabia reiterated it would aim to keep the market balanced and try to reduce tensions in the Middle East, while industry data showed a surprise increase in U.S. crude inventories.

U.S. government debt yields rose Tuesday as investors monitor the latest batch of economic data reports and Treasury auctions.

The dollar hovered near a four-week high on Wednesday, supported by higher U.S. yields after the United States eased trade restrictions on Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei Technologies.

HANOI – Physical and economic connectivity, market links and labor market mobility are among the top drivers distinguishing Vietnam’s best-performing ethnic groups from the rest, according to a new World Bank study.

The Hanoitimes - Total steel and iron import of Vietnam in the four-month period reached 4.67 million of tons worth US$3.12 billion, up 9% in volume and 3.4% in value year on year.

The Hanoitimes - The Vietnamese president has made such firm statements about the role of non-state sector in the economy.

Hanoi (VNA) - The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 23,066 VND/USD on the morning of May 22, down by 3 VND from the day ago.