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 - Tue, March 19, 2024 | 4:22 pm

US Mission invites Vietnam firms to join 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit

US Mission invites Vietnam firms to join 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit

U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper on Tuesday announced recruitment for the 10th SelectUSA Investment Summit, the largest event promoting foreign direct investment in the U.S., to be held in Washington, DC, on June 23-26.

Industries - Tue, March 12, 2024 | 5:59 pm

Lifting of trade embargo paved way for ‘terrific advances’ in US-Vietnam ties: ambassador

Lifting of trade embargo paved way for ‘terrific advances’ in US-Vietnam ties: ambassador

The lifting of the trade embargo on Vietnam by President Clinton 30 years ago paved the way for all the terrific advances in the U.S.-Vietnam trade and economic relationship, said ambassador Marc Knapper.

Economy - Sat, February 3, 2024 | 1:32 pm

Non-market economy designation not a political decision: US Under Secretary of State Fernandez

Non-market economy designation not a political decision: US Under Secretary of State Fernandez

The recognition of Vietnam market economy status is a quasi-judicial proceeding and is not a political decision, said U.S. Under Secretary of State Jose W. Fernandez for economic growth, energy, and the environment.

Economy - Thu, February 1, 2024 | 11:23 am

US willing to help Vietnam’s Danang city join semiconductor supply chain

US willing to help Vietnam’s Danang city join semiconductor supply chain

The U.S. is willing to help Vietnam in general and the central city of Danang in particular to develop its semiconductor sector and further integrate into the global supply chain, said U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper.

Companies - Mon, January 15, 2024 | 11:04 am

US committed to tech development, workforce training support for Vietnam: envoy

US committed to tech development, workforce training support for Vietnam: envoy

The U.S. is committed to helping Vietnam with technology development and workforce training to tap opportunities arising from the latest upgrade in bilateral ties, said ambassador Marc Knapper.

Industries - Sat, November 11, 2023 | 10:37 pm

US holds potential to become top 10 investor in Vietnam: Deputy PM

US holds potential to become top 10 investor in Vietnam: Deputy PM

Vietnam and the U.S. should collaborate to make the global superpower one of the top 10 foreign investors in the Southeast Asian nation, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang said at the U.S.-Vietnam Business Summit 2023 on Tuesday.

Economy - Tue, October 31, 2023 | 11:30 am

American food fest looks to boost US-Vietnam agriculture trade

American food fest looks to boost US-Vietnam agriculture trade

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. embassy organized a barbeque fest in Hanoi Thursday to introduce Vietnamese importers, retailers, restaurants and chefs to American food.

Companies - Fri, September 22, 2023 | 4:21 pm

Rare earths an ‘exciting’ area of Vietnam-US cooperation: ambassador

Rare earths an ‘exciting’ area of Vietnam-US cooperation: ambassador

The U.S. sees Vietnam as a potential critical nexus in global supply chains when it comes to critical minerals and rare earth elements, and it’s an “exciting” area of cooperation, U.S. ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper has said.

Economy - Fri, September 15, 2023 | 9:40 am

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 - Wed, September 13, 2023 | 7:24 pm

President Biden’s visit new milestone in Vietnam-US ties: VP Harris

President Biden’s visit new milestone in Vietnam-US ties: VP Harris

The upcoming visit by U.S. President Joe Biden to Vietnam is of great importance and will mark a new milestone in their bilateral relationship, Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday.

Politics - Thu, September 7, 2023 | 4:20 pm