Special summit underlining ASEAN’s importance to US

Special summit underlining ASEAN’s importance to US

The 2022 US-ASEAN Special Summit will take place in Washington on May 12-13, demonstrating the US’ long-term commitment to countries in the region. Vu Tu Thanh, deputy managing director for the US-ASEAN Business Council, shared with VIR’s Hai Van the highlights of the summit to address pressing problems in the region.
Records ahead in Vietnam-US partnership

Records ahead in Vietnam-US partnership

As former foes, Vietnam and the United States have undergone a long way to normalise diplomatic relations, becoming comprehensive partners in 2013. Under the comprehensive framework established at the visit by former Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang to the US, trade and economic ties rank second on the list of nine areas of cooperation, only after political and diplomatic relations.
Investors getting on board the LNG train

Investors getting on board the LNG train

Liquefied natural gas-to-power remains an important part of Vietnam’s energy transition story, and investors – both local and international – continue to demonstrate a strong interest in the sector.
Americans to pump in greener, high-tech capital

Americans to pump in greener, high-tech capital

Investment from the United States is expected to flow more strongly into Vietnam in the fields of digital economy, green energy, and healthcare.
Thuan Duc eyes more share of green packaging arena

Thuan Duc eyes more share of green packaging arena

A leading Vietnamese manufacturer of PP-woven shopping bags and cooler bags, Thuan Duc JSC, is investing in new tech to produce high-quality and greener products.
Striving to become an international financial centre

Striving to become an international financial centre

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.
Vietnamese firms winning US hearts

Vietnamese firms winning US hearts

The past decades have witnessed important watersheds in Vietnam-US relations and cooperation is expected to further flourish, leveraging the non-stop efforts of Vietnamese businesses like Bamboo Airways to reach out to the US market.
US pharma giants commit to Vietnam

US pharma giants commit to Vietnam

As Vietnam is striving to attract more private and foreign investment in the healthcare sector, US pharma giants are continuing to reinforce moves to expand in Vietnam to tap into the growing healthcare demand in the country.
Sentiment strong from top US investors in Vietnam

Sentiment strong from top US investors in Vietnam

In the view of most US investors, the most important factor for a favourable US investment climate and maintenance and growth of manufacturing supply chains is a fair, transparent and predictable regulatory environment that values innovation - not only to attract new investment but also to maintain and grow the investment already here.
Tactics for US to get ahead in real estate

Tactics for US to get ahead in real estate

With new improvements on the way, the picture of US investment in Vietnam’s real estate market is expected to be more promising in the upcoming months. Tran Thai Binh, partner at LNT & Partners, writes about the future prospects ahead.
Visibility vital for IPO success in US

Visibility vital for IPO success in US

Listing on US stock exchanges used to be a far-fetched dream for Vietnam’s corporations, but that dream inches closer. Marc H. Iyeki, senior advisor of Biotech & Innovation at Deltec Investment Advisers and former head of Asia-Pacific Listings at the New York Stock Exchange, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong how Asian businesses could bring a new lease of life to the prestigious US exchanges.
Local education ripe for levelling-up

Local education ripe for levelling-up

More foreign investors have been drawn into Vietnam’s education and training sector, particularly from the United States, with capital flow leading to significant changes in everything from curriculum structure to learners’ behaviour and career prospects.
Coffee chains shaking up habits and business tactics

Coffee chains shaking up habits and business tactics

The United States and Vietnam, with the high consumer demand and fast-growing markets, are continuing to be promised lands for coffee and beverage brands on both sides.
Fresh opportunities abound for US transport investors

Fresh opportunities abound for US transport investors

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.
Preventing restrictions to blossoming US engagement

Preventing restrictions to blossoming US engagement

In 1995, US President Bill Clinton announced the normalisation of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam, beginning a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries. Over the past 27 years, US-Vietnam relations have evolved from reconciliation and healing of wartime wounds to developing a comprehensive partnership based on mutual interests and respect.
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