US firms keen on boosting presence in Vietnam after historic relationship upgrade

US firms keen on boosting presence in Vietnam after historic relationship upgrade

A U.S. business delegation, including 3M, AES, Amazon, FedEx, and Meta, is exploring business opportunities in Vietnam, the largest visit of its kind since the U.S. and Vietnam double upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Australia becomes Vietnam’s 7th comprehensive strategic partner

Australia becomes Vietnam’s 7th comprehensive strategic partner

Vietnam and Australia have announced the upgrade of their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, the seventh the Southeast Asian country has signed so far.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Hanoi, Beijing to discuss upgrading ties in Xi’s visit: China spokesperson

Hanoi, Beijing to discuss upgrading ties in Xi’s visit: China spokesperson

China and Vietnam will discuss upgrading bilateral relations during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Hanoi next week, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Thursday.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, Japan elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam, Japan elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam and Japan have lifted their relations to a "comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world".

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Korea Startup Center in Hanoi a milestone in Vietnam-Korea sci-tech cooperation

Korea Startup Center in Hanoi a milestone in Vietnam-Korea sci-tech cooperation

The opening of the Korea Startup Center (KSC) in Hanoi marks a significant stride in science-technology and innovation cooperation between South Korea and Vietnam, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Hong Thai has stated.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

New impetus for US investments in Vietnam after upgraded ties

New impetus for US investments in Vietnam after upgraded ties

The comprehensive strategic partnership between the U.S. and Vietnam is expected to bring diverse economic benefits to Vietnam, including increased foreign direct investments, writes Dr. Burkhard Schrage, senior program manager of MBA and EMBA programs at Business School, RMIT Vietnam.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Positive signals for Vietnam shrimp exports to US

Positive signals for Vietnam shrimp exports to US

U.S. retail orders for Vietnamese seafood are on the rise, with positive signs for the year-end holidays, according to Kim Thu, an expert from the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam urges haste in U.S. recognition of market economy status

Vietnam urges haste in U.S. recognition of market economy status

Vietnam has officially requested the U.S. to recognize it as a market economy and urged expedited processing of relevant procedures.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam to see new quality US investment wave following relationship upgrade

Vietnam to see new quality US investment wave following relationship upgrade

The recent upgrade of Vietnam-U.S. ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership is expected to ignite a new wave of investment from America in the Southeast Asian country, which has proven its resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic and global economic doldrums, experts have said.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Six commodity groups to gain from Vietnam-US relationship upgrade

Six commodity groups to gain from Vietnam-US relationship upgrade

Six commodity groups will particularly benefit from a trading uptick as a result of Vietnam-U.S. relations being elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, US in position to discuss sensitive issues like market economy status: ambassador

Vietnam, US in position to discuss sensitive issues like market economy status: ambassador

Following an unprecedented double upgrade of diplomatic ties, Vietnam and the U.S. are in a position to have the most open and frank dialogues about sensitive and uncomfortable issues related to trade and investment, including the recognition of Vietnam as a market economy, U.S. ambassador to the Southeast Asian country Marc Knapper has stated.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, US issue joint leaders’ statement

Vietnam, US issue joint leaders’ statement

Leaders of Vietnam and the US have issued a Joint Leaders’ Statement on elevating the Vietnam-U.S. ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on the occasion of President Joe Biden’s state visit to Vietnam from September 10-11.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US President address to the press following talks with Vietnam Party chief

US President address to the press following talks with Vietnam Party chief

Vietnam Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and U.S. President Joe Biden met with the press on September 10 evening following their talks in Hanoi. The following is Biden’s address, published by the White House, to the press.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam-US ties elevated to highest level - comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam-US ties elevated to highest level - comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam and the U.S. have agreed to raise bilateral ties to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership, the highest in Vietnam’s diplomatic hierarchy, during President Joe Biden’s ongoing state visit to Hanoi.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

ASEAN, Japan establish comprehensive strategic partnership

ASEAN, Japan establish comprehensive strategic partnership

Leaders of ASEAN and Japan adopted a joint statement on the establishment of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership at the 26th ASEAN-Japan Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

South Korean President Yoon aims to boost economic ties on Vietnam visit

South Korean President Yoon aims to boost economic ties on Vietnam visit

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol will visit Vietnam from June 22-24 to promote trade and cooperation ties at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Vo Van Thuong, his office announced on Tuesday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, Korea elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam, Korea elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam and South Korea have upgraded their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of bilateral relations.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam-South Korea ties to be upgraded to 'comprehensive strategic partnership'

Vietnam-South Korea ties to be upgraded to 'comprehensive strategic partnership'

Vietnam and South Korea agreed Tuesday to elevate their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" as the two countries mark the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7