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Vietnam–US Friendship Festival held in Can Tho

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations, the US Mission to Vietnam, and the Can Tho People’s Committee jointly held the Vietnam–US Friendship Festival in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on September 13.

NA Vice Chairman welcomes US’s Oregon State Representative

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Duc Hai hosted a delegation from the US’s Oregon State legislature, led by Representative Daniel Loc Nguyen, in Hanoi on September 9.

Pacific Friendship programme 2025 opens in Quang Tri

The Pacific Friendship programme 2025 opened in Dong Ha ward, central Quang Tri province, on September 9, marking one of the most prominent events celebrating the 30th anniversary of Vietnam – US diplomatic relations.

Vietnam, US promote cooperation in law enforcement, security

The two sides discussed a range of regional security and transnational organised crime issues, including maritime security, supply chain security, money laundering, and cooperation to combat illegal immigration, narcotics, cybercrimes...

Friendship festival spotlights 30 years of Vietnam–US relations

The US–Vietnam Friendship Festival opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 6, introducing the diverse cultures of the two nations and highlighting the spirit of reconciliation, cooperation, and future-oriented partnership between the two peoples.

Vietnam celebrates 80 years of August Revolution, National Day in US

An event celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of Vietnam, the diplomatic sector’s Traditional Day, and the People’s Public Security force took place in Washington DC, the US, on August 23 (local time).

Finding the “common denominator” in Vietnam–US market relations

A 20% US tariff can be countered by Vietnam’s intelligence and adaptability - but first, both nations must identify a “common denominator” in their market economies.

US 20% tariff: A warning sign or a chance for Vietnam to rise?

The U.S. has imposed a 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports - higher than other ASEAN peers. Is this a warning or an incentive for Vietnam to elevate its role in global trade?

US cuts tariff to 20% on Vietnam, investment unaffected: expert

An expert from the University of Economics and Business called the 20% rate “relatively appropriate”, given Vietnam’s considerable trade surplus with the US.

Honouring traditional values at Vietnamese family festival in Washington

The Vietnamese Embassy in the US, together with representative offices of various Vietnamese agencies in Washington D.C., hosted the "Vietnamese Village Family Festival in D.C" on August 3.

Vietnam refutes false claims, affirms US cooperation on wartime MIA efforts

Vietnam’s MIA cooperation has always been acknowledged and highly appreciated by the US side, and is regarded as a model of international cooperation, said Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.

Ministry provides updates on Vietnam-US reciprocal trade negotiations

The US Government has lowered reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese imports to 20% from 46%, the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) reported on August 1.

US launches duty reviews on key Vietnamese exports

The US Commerce Department has initiated reviews on Vietnamese products including paper bags, steel nails, and lawn mowers under anti-dumping and countervailing duty laws.

US ambassador mourns victims of Quang Ninh boat tragedy

Marc Knapper extends condolences and reaffirms US support in disaster response and weather emergencies.

Wartime artifacts returned to Vietnam from US

The Vietnamese Embassy in Washington D.C. has held a ceremony to receive wartime memorabilia from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the US.

US appreciates VN cooperation in search for personnel missing during wartime

Over the last 10 years, US-Vietnam collaboration has led to the identification of 35 missing personnel, 19 from joint field work, one from a US partner mission, and 15 from Vietnamese sources.

Vietnam-US trade: Building trust through dialogue and reform

In the second part of this online roundtable, the guests shared their approaches to bilateral trade negotiations and the expectations of American businesses when operating in Vietnam.

Vietnam-US relations: From normalization to trade powerhouse

Vietnam and the US mark three decades of evolving trade, diplomacy, and strategic trust that have reshaped their economic partnership.

30 years of Vietnam - US relations: A journey from former foes to partners

This stride was made possible by a shared commitment to building bridges of friendship rooted in trust, strategic vision, and strong public support of both sides.

Vietnam – US relations reach new heights after three decades

Three decades since the normalisation of bilateral ties, thanks to tireless efforts from both nations, Vietnam and the US have built mutual trust, becoming friends and comprehensive strategic partners across all sectors.