<h1>Global markets rise as US stocks hit records, mixed Asian performance, new Vietnam trade deal announced</h1> Global shares mostly gained following US stocks reaching another record high. European markets showed modest gains with Germany's DAX up 0.2%, Paris CAC 40 rising 0.1%, and Britain's FTSE 100 gaining 0.5%. Asian markets were mixed, with South Korea's Kospi rising 1.3% and Taiwan gaining 1.3%, while Hong Kong fell 0.6%. The US administration announced a trade deal with Vietnam involving zero tariffs on US products and 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods, benefiting companies like a major athletic footwear manufacturer whose stock rose 4.1%. An electric vehicle company's shares climbed 5% after delivering better-than-expected quarterly vehicle numbers. However, concerns remain about upcoming tariff implementations and their potential economic impact on hiring and inflation.