March 10, 2025 | 09:23
Starting March 4, all aluminium and steel imports into the US will be subject to a 25 per cent tariff. This sudden change presents significant challenges for Vietnamese exporters. As Vietnam ranks fourth among the largest steel suppliers to the US, this policy shift could have severe direct and indirect consequences for the country’s steel and aluminium.
March 10, 2025 | 09:15
The United States is carrying out aggressive tariff policies against its major trade partners. Adam Sitkoff, executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Thu about how these moves could impact Vietnam-US trade and investment ties.
November 13, 2024 | 10:00
Vietnam’s appeal as an investment destination, supported by ongoing infrastructure development, positions it to benefit. Frederic Neumann, chief Asia economist at HSBC, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong how the US election results could bring stricter trade measures and potential tariff risks for Vietnam, while also boosting foreign investment.
November 13, 2024 | 09:00
Donald Trump’s return to the US presidency next year could have wide-ranging effects on the global economy, with Vietnam potentially benefiting from shifts in US trade policies while also facing tighter monetary and trade measures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.