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

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 - 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

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