Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Ha Kim Ngoc has called on US firms to continue to accompany the Vietnamese Government and people in the fight against COVID-19 and bolster socioeconomic development.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted separate receptions in the central city of Da Nang on November 7 for corporate executives from the US, China and multinational corporations

 US firms wish to collaborate with Ho Chi Minh City in developing a smart city, heard a meeting between the US Consul General in HCM City, Mary Tarnowka, business representatives and local authorities on January 10 in the city.

 Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Phung Quoc Hien has expressed his hope that the US-ASEAN Business Council will continue helping connect Vietnamese and US businesses, thus contributing to boosting economic ties between the two countries.

 US President Barack Obama plans to close a tax loophole that allows US firms to avoid paying taxes on overseas profits, the White House says.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of foreign trade representative visits to Vietnam during the first half of the year are an auspicious sign US investment in the country is not about to wane anytime soon,

 An employee who smokes costs his or her employer nearly $6,000 (4,500 euros) more per year than a non-smoker, according to a study of the United States published on Monday in the journal Tobacco Control.