As of November 2016, the US ranked 8th out of 112 foreigninvestors in Vietnam with 815 projects worth 10.07 billion USD. The US was theninth largest market of Vietnamese investors with 147 projects totaling 571.38million USD.
The number of US tourists to Vietnam reached 552,700 in 2016, a year-on-yearrise of 12.8 percent.
Both sides restartedtechnical meeting of the Council on Bilateral Trade and Investment FrameworkAgreement on March 27-28, 2017.
During a Vietnamvisit by President Barack Obama in May last year, the two sides issued thejoint announcements on partnership in climate change and wildlife traffickingcombat. Accordingly, the US will support Vietnam with 60 million USD to copewith climate change and another 10 million USD to fight wildlife trafficking infive years.
Regarding education,there are more than 31,000 Vietnamese students and apprentices in the US atpresent, turning Vietnam into the sixth biggest source of foreign students inthe US. The Fulbright University Vietnam has been actively implemented whilefirst moves have been made to carry out the Peace Corps programme.
Bilateralcoordination has been enhanced at many multilateral organisations and forums towhich both countries are members such as the UN, ASEAN, East Asia Summit,Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and ASEAN Defence Ministers’ MeetingPlus.
The two countrieshave also worked together in global issues such as climate change response,food security, energy and water resources, trans-national crime fight.
They have maintainedannual dialogues on human rights with straightforward and constructive spirit,not letting differences hamper the development of their relations.-VNA
Vietnam is increasingly viewed as a noteworthy model for its balanced approach to international relations, said Professor Vu Minh Khuong of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam joined Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in a tree-planting ceremony at the Singapore Botanic Gardens on May 30 as part of his official visit to the city-state.
At the A*STAR Model Factory, one of Singapore’s flagship research and application facilities for smart industry, innovation and digital transformation in production, General Secretary and President Lam expressed his impression of Singapore’s approach in creating conditions for enterprises to directly test technologies before making large-scale investments.
The delegation observed a moment of silence in remembrance of President Ho Chi Minh – a brilliant leader and great teacher of the Vietnamese revolution, a national liberation hero, an exemplary international communist fighter, and a close friend of peace-loving peoples around the world.
Vietnam is pushing ahead with efforts to streamline its state apparatus, improve institutions and strengthen national governance capacity, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam said.
Vietnam therefore stands ready to work with countries both within and beyond the region to reinforce rules, nurture trust, promote dialogue, enhance cooperation, mitigate risks, and together shape an Asia-Pacific that is safer, more resilient and more prosperous.
The Finnish official described Vietnam as Finland’s largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, saying this reflects the high level of trust and significant cooperation potential between the two economies.
The ministers shared the view that General Secretary and President Lam’s delivering of a keynote address at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue reflected the international community’s recognition of Vietnam’s role, voice and contributions to regional strategic issues, and demonstrated its strong interest in the country’s perspectives and approaches to promoting dialogue, building trust, enhancing cooperation, and addressing common challenges.
The leaders highly valued the trust, sincerity and mutual support that the two countries have cultivated in recent years, agreeing to continue close coordination to advance Vietnam–Timor-Leste relations in a more substantive and effective manner, thereby contributing positively to peace, stability, cooperation and sustainable development in the region.
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam attended and delivered a keynote address at the opening of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 29.
The trip by HNLMS De Ruyter reaffirms the European country’s commitment to strong and long-term cooperation with Vietnam and the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in the areas of naval cooperation, respect for international law, and freedom of navigation in international waters, said Ambassador Kees van Baar.
Ho Chi Minh City was tasked with continuing to refine the two-tier local administration model in a streamlined, effective, and substantive way; stepping up decentralisation and delegation of authority alongside power control and accountability; and building quantitative criteria to assess operational effectiveness, with citizens and businesses placed at the centre of service delivery.
The top Vietnamese leader's keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue signals Vietnam’s rise as a key actor in both regional and global affairs – an official recognition of the country’s growing influence in international supply chains, maritime security and regional diplomacy.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam's activities during his state visit to Singapore, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man extending Vesak greetings to Buddhist dignitaries, and the launch of a national drive to protect and support children in cyberspace for 2026–2030 are among news highlights on May 29.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong agreed to further enhance the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation mechanisms and elevate strategic cooperation in line with the newly established Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
President Ho Chi Minh continues to inspire young people across Latin America who value peace and national independence. Many Venezuelans, particularly those interested in world revolutionary history, admire the Vietnamese leader for his modest lifestyle, dedication to the people and commitment to national liberation.
Vietnam's top leader delivering remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue also demonstrates that Vietnam is increasingly ready to play a more proactive role in addressing geopolitical and geo-economic uncertainties today
The plan also seeks to raise awareness and strengthen the responsibility of ministries and local authorities in implementing the resolution.
The 11th NPT Review Conference amounted to a test of Vietnam’s diplomatic leadership and coordination capability, which it passed with distinction. Vietnam succeeded in preventing deadlock, preserving the seriousness of the conference, and earning wide international respect and recognition, a result that further cements the rising stature of Vietnamese diplomacy on the global stage.
Vietnam attaches great importance to expanding international cooperation in science-technology, innovation and human resources development. Technological self-reliance should be built on open cooperation, knowledge connectivity and joint capacity development rather than isolation, said top leader To Lam.