ASEAN leaders meet with US business community (Photo: VNA) Washington D.C (VNA) - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) had a meeting with the US business community on May 12 (US time) within the framework of the ASEAN-US Special Summit. ASEAN and those from leading US corporations will share common visions and concerns, and jointly seek ways to promote sustainable development and strengthen resilience for their countries’ economies. ASEAN leaders affirmed that the group attaches importance to cooperation with the US Government and business community, and pledges to create a healthy environment and favourable conditions for US companies to develop and expand investment, especially cooperation in the post-COVID-19 economic recovery; fostering common benefits, and deepening ASEAN-US economic relations in all fields. VNA … [Read more...] about ASEAN leaders meet with US business community
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PM Pham Minh Chinh meets U.S. business community
He made the statement at a meeting with the U.S. business community in Washingon D.C on May 12 (local time), as part of his trip to the U.S. The meeting was held by the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, during which he also affirmed that Vietnam always considers the U.S. a leading partner. He said the impressive growth of trade of between 17-20 percent a year proves that there remains an ample room for economic development between the two countries. Vietnam is the ninth largest trading partner of the U.S. Two-way trade turnover between the two countries in 2021 reached nearly 112 billion USD in spite of difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the PM noted. He said the world's context is undergoing many changes with opportunities, advantages and challenges intertwining. Vietnam is currently implementing the policy of safe and flexible adaptation to and effective control of the pandemic. The macro economy is stabilised and major balances … [Read more...] about PM Pham Minh Chinh meets U.S. business community
American business community very optimistic about US-Vietnam economic ties
Virginia B. Foote, President of the Board of the US International Centre, speaks to Vietnam News Agency reporters on the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s meeting with US enterprises in New York on May 16. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – With Vietnam-US economic relations having grown steadily over time, the American business community is very optimistic and working very hard in Vietnam, according to Virginia B. Foote, President of the Board of the US International Centre. The two countries have reached a new height of over 100 billion USD in two-way trade, Foote, who is also co-founder of the US-Vietnam Trade Council (USVTC) and President and CEO of Bay Global Strategies, told the Vietnam News Agency's reporters on the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s meeting with US enterprises in New York on May 16. She highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit in Vietnam as well as its great workforce, better infrastructure and significant location in Asia as … [Read more...] about American business community very optimistic about US-Vietnam economic ties
American business community optimistic about US-Vietnam economic ties
Virginia B. Foote, President of the Board of the US International Centre, speaks to Vietnam News Agency reporters on the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s meeting with US enterprises in New York on May 16. — VNA/VNS Photo With Viet Nam-US economic relations having grown steadily, the American business community is very optimistic and working very hard in Viet Nam, according to Virginia B. Foote, President of the Board of the US International Centre. The two countries have reached a new height of over US$100 billion in two-way trade, Foote, who is also co-founder of the US-Viet Nam Trade Council (USVTC) and President and CEO of Bay Global Strategies, told Vietnam News Agency's reporters on the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s meeting with US enterprises in New York on May 16. She highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit in Viet Nam as well as its great workforce, better infrastructure and significant location in Asia as advantages for American firms doing … [Read more...] about American business community optimistic about US-Vietnam economic ties
HCMC highly appreciates companionship of US business community
Mr. Phan Van Mai, Chairman of the People's Committee of HCMC, meets US enterprises. (Photo: hcmcpv.org.vn) Leaders of departments and agencies in HCMC; Ms. Marie Damour, Consul General of the US to HCMC; Mr. Jahanzeb Khan, Vice President of Amcham Vietnam HCMC; Ms. Mary Tarnowka, Managing Director of AmCham Vietnam also attended the seminar. Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Phan Van Mai, Chairman of the People's Committee of HCMC, said that the American business community is one of the strongest and most dynamic business communities in the city, with many contributions to the city's socio-economic development, as well as the relationship between the two countries. Especially, when the city struggled with the fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and implemented an economic recovery program after that, the US business community has actively accompanied the city in connecting HCMC with vaccine manufacturers, donating medical equipment, and calling on the US Government to support … [Read more...] about HCMC highly appreciates companionship of US business community
PM Chinh meets US business community
He was speaking during a meeting with the US business community in Washington DC on May 12 (US time), as part of the Vietnamese leader’s trip to the US. The meeting was held by the US-ASEAN Business Council and the US Chamber of Commerce. PM Chinh affirmed that Vietnam always considers the US as a leading, important partner. He said the impressive growth of bilateral trade of between 17-20 per cent a year proves that there remains ample room for economic development between the two countries. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets US investors and business leaders in Washington DC on May 12 (US time) — VNA/VNS Photo Vietnam is the ninth largest trading partner of the US. Two-way trade turnover between the two countries in 2021 reached nearly US$112 billion in spite of difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the PM said. PM Chinh added that Vietnam is focusing on technology renovation, digital transformation and diversification of the supply chain. The … [Read more...] about PM Chinh meets US business community
American business community very optimistic about U.S.-Vietnam economic ties
The two countries have reached a new height of over USD 100 billion in two-way trade, Foote, who is also co-founder of the U.S.-Vietnam Trade Council (USVTC) and President and CEO of Bay Global Strategies, told the Vietnam News Agency's reporters on the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s meeting with U.S. enterprises in New York on May 16. She highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit in Vietnam as well as its great workforce, better infrastructure and significant location in Asia as advantages for American firms doing business in the country. “Our companies very much appreciate the talents in Vietnam and working with the Vietnamese people,” she said. Foote also outlined several challenges facing U.S. investors which include burdensome administrative procedures in some areas, and supply chain and logistical difficulties which are not unique to Vietnam. “We're hoping as we come out of COVID-19, these things will smooth out,” she stated. Foote also hoped that U.S. firms … [Read more...] about American business community very optimistic about U.S.-Vietnam economic ties
PM meets Vietnamese embassy officials, community in US
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Washington D.C. — VNA/VNS Photo WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Washington D.C and representatives from the Vietnamese community on the east coast of the US on May 14 (US time). The PM hailed the efforts by the embassy in implementing the external policies of the Party and State, building and promoting the image of the nation and people of Việt Nam to US friends, and contributing to making the Việt Nam-US ties more practical and effective, including the thorough preparations for the PM’s trip to the US to attend the ASEAN-US Special Summit and visit the UN. He asked the embassy to promptly implement agreements reached between the two countries during this visit. Meeting representatives from the Vietnamese community, the Government leader thanked them for their contributions to the homeland as well as to the relationship between Việt Nam and the … [Read more...] about PM meets Vietnamese embassy officials, community in US
Consumer goods increase continuously, supermarkets pledge to stabilize prices
It was recorded on May 16 that at a fast food shop on Hai Ba Trung Street, District 3, the price of banh mi with ham was adjusted from VND20,000 per loaf to VND25,000 per loaf; Vietnamese pork bologna and Vietnamese rice pyramid dumplings also had new prices. The sellers said that the prices of Vietnamese pork bologna, baguette, and herbs all went up, so they were forced to raise the selling price. Although the selling price is increased, it is only to compensate for the slippage, not to make a profit. At a store in Tan Chanh Hiep Ward in District 12, specializing in selling fried Vietnamese pork bologna and Vietnamese square Northern sticky rice cakes, the prices rose by VND5,000-VND10,000 per item. For example, a one-kilogram Vietnamese square sticky rice cake costs VND80,000, an increase of VND5,000; Vietnamese pork bologna and grilled cinnamon pork paste fetch VND230,000-VND240,000 per kg, up VND10,000 per kg. Moreover, the home delivery fee is also higher than before, from … [Read more...] about Consumer goods increase continuously, supermarkets pledge to stabilize prices
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets Lao counterpart in U.S.
At the event, the Vietnamese PM congratulated Laos on the positive results in the country’s fight against COVID-19 and reopening, and highly valued the two countries’ sound cooperation in the bilateral framework as well as at regional and international forums. The Lao PM spoke highly of Vietnam’s important achievements in the recent time, especially in bringing the COVID-19 pandemic under control and promptly reopening its borders for socio-economic recovery and development, and thanked Vietnam for cooperation and support for Laos over the years. The two PMs rejoiced at the stable development of the Vietnam-Laos great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation. Since the start of 2022, the countries have exchanged delegations at all levels, notably an official visit to Vietnam by the Lao PM in January. They have collaborated in effective implementing high-level agreements and those adopted at the 44th meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee chaired by the … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets Lao counterpart in U.S.