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).

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.

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?

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

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’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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a working session in Hanoi on July 11 with a delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), which comprises executives from major US and global corporations now on a business trip to Vietnam.

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the normalisation of diplomatic relations between the US and Vietnam (1995-2025), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on July 11 wrote a post on X social network to acknowledge this important milestone.

With trust and mutual respect, Vietnam and the US are writing a new chapter of long-term cooperation, for the benefit of the people of the two countries and for peace and prosperity in the region and the world.

The private sector's engagement has played a vital role in advancing the normalisation of Vietnam – US relations over the past three decades, Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung has affirmed.

The US Embassy in Vietnam on July 11 hosted a reception in celebration of the 249th anniversary of the US’s Independence Day (July 4) and the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the US (July 12, 1995 - 2025).