US-Vietnam

Agriculture holds potential for added US-Vietnam activities

September 19, 2024 | 13:00

The United States and Vietnam are seeking agricultural windfalls in their respective markets, with high-quality products on the back of growing demands of both sides.

US considers upgrading Vietnam’s economy status

February 26, 2024 | 10:17

The US is considering the recognition of Vietnam as a market economy, which means that Vietnamese goods entering the US would avoid many risks caused by trade barriers.

Holistic ideas can aid investment

February 10, 2024 | 23:46

As we enter the Year of the Dragon, I am optimistic about Vietnam’s prospects for continued strong economic growth, despite global headwinds. The recent upgrading of the US-Vietnam bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership has created a true sense of momentum in the bilateral economic relationship.

Momentous year for US-Vietnam relations

February 05, 2024 | 11:11

Vietnam and the US are beginning to materialise their comprehensive strategic partnership, with economic security cooperation prioritised, particularly in the semiconductor and supply chain ties.

Conference tackles role of women in economics and finance

July 24, 2023 | 12:02

Within the framework of the official visit to Vietnam of the US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, the conference 'Women in Economics and Finance: Economic Outlook and Climate Finance' took place at the Foreign Trade University (FTU) on July 21.

Landmark year for US-Vietnam relations

April 11, 2023 | 10:00

The road for Vietnam and the US to officially raise their existing comprehensive partnership to a strategic one is looming large, expected to help both economies to further increase both their investment and trade ties.

Deals bode well for US-Vietnam ties

February 22, 2023 | 08:00

The new economic cooperation framework involving the United States and Vietnam, and the updated version of a trade and investment deal, are set to drive bilateral ties forward.

Building on far-reaching US-Vietnam cooperation

January 23, 2023 | 00:06

As we welcome a new year, we at the US Mission in Vietnam take this opportunity to wish the Vietnamese people every joy and happiness in what we hope will be a very prosperous year filled with blessings and good fortune. During this special time of year, we reflect on the bonds that bring together friends and family, as well as the growing ties that unite our two countries and our peoples.

Anticipating a sunny outlook for US-Vietnam investment

September 02, 2022 | 11:00

Vietnam and the United States are witnessing their heyday in bilateral ties. Adam Sitkoff, chief executive of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi, writes about how the Vietnamese economy has gradually become a magnet to American businesses and investors, and what they have been contributing to the economy.

Demonstrating the mutual benefits of US-Vietnam ties

September 02, 2022 | 08:00

Over the past 22 years, the Vietnam-US Bilateral Trade Agreement has played an important role in boosting Vietnam’s economic growth and international integration. During his recent visit to the country, Joe Damond, chief negotiator of the US delegation for the agreement, talked with VIR’s Linh Le about areas in which it has been effective, and new strategies to move forward.

Striving to become an international financial centre

May 12, 2022 | 18:00

After many years of waiting, Thu Thiem 2 Bridge was opened to the public in late April. Also at the same time, the final details of the scheme for the development of Ho Chi Minh City into an international financial centre are being fixed before the scheme can be submitted to Politburo for consideration and approval.

Fresh opportunities abound for US transport investors

May 12, 2022 | 08:00

As Vietnam strongly promotes private investment in transport infrastructure with a number of potential initiatives in the pipeline, more openings may become available for American investors.

Stage is set for brand new US-Vietnam ties

May 11, 2022 | 20:42

As Vietnam’s economy is growing and expected to lift its bilateral ties with the United States to a long-awaited higher level, both countries are underlining a focus on furthering investment and trade cooperation which is forecast to flourish in the coming time.

Thriving bilateral US-Vietnam ties better than ever before

July 07, 2021 | 12:56

On this day 245 years ago, the United States declared its independence in the midst of a hard-fought campaign to ensure that a people must be able to choose their own government, and to secure for Americans the universal rights of life, liberty, and the p