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General Secretary To Lam affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to increase U.S. imports and foster a more balanced trade partnership during talks with Ambassador Marc Knapper.
The Ministry of Finance proposes major tax reductions on goods like cars and agricultural products to enhance trade relations with the US.
A new training ground in Ba Vi, funded by the US, will support Vietnam’s ongoing mine clearance efforts as part of the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Several US-funded projects in the central province of Quang Tri have resumed after being suspended earlier this year for evaluation and review.
The US's continued practical and effective implementation of war aftermath settlement projects in Vietnam will contributing to strengthening bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership for peace, cooperation, and sustainable development.
Trump Organization, in partnership with Vietnamese firms, is developing a high-end urban, tourism, and golf complex in Hung Yen. The project is expected to be completed by early 2027.
Vietnamese arrived in the US with little more than their skills, yet they quickly adapted and built livelihoods based on their carpentry expertise.
Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyen Hong Dien, calls for US recognition of Vietnam’s market economy status while reaffirming a commitment to balanced trade relations.
Vietnam always considers the US a partner of strategic importance, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said while receiving US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Evans Knapper in Hanoi on March 13.
Vietnam is expected to be affected by several of the new US tariffs, but not as severely as many other nations, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged U.S. companies to expand their presence in Vietnam, emphasizing trade growth, technology partnerships, and institutional reforms for long-term investment opportunities.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh noted Vietnam's hope for stronger and more effective cooperation with S&P Global Ratings, while hosting its Global Chief Commercial Officer Lynn Maxwell.
Amid concerns raised by Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien over recent U.S. trade policy changes, U.S. Ambassador Marc E. Knapper reassured that the tariffs imposed were not directed at Vietnam.
The US will impose tariffs equivalent to those levied on its goods, with potential consequences for Vietnam and other trading partners.
More than 350 personnel working on these projects in Quảng Bình have been directly impacted.
With shifting US policies and potential trade risks, Vietnam must take proactive steps to build trust with Washington. Dr. Vu Thanh Tu Anh outlines key measures to secure Vietnam’s recognition as a market economy and avoid economic setbacks.
Vietnam reaffirms its commitment to working with the United States on the deportation of Vietnamese nationals under a bilateral agreement while urging continued support for Vietnamese citizens abroad.
In January, Vietnam’s export to the US reached 9.8 billion USD, while import stood at 1.3 billion USD, resulting in a trade surplus of 8.5 billion USD.
Statistics showed that since 2024, there have been 27 documented cases involving Sunview raisins, resulting in fines of over 536 million VND (21,440 USD), primarily due to the sale of smuggled goods and products of unclear origin.
As the US considers new global tariffs, Vietnam’s booming electronics sector faces both growth opportunities and risks, particularly in the semiconductor supply chain.