American evangelist Franklin Graham has emerged as a bridge between Vietnam and the United States, combining major Christian gatherings with humanitarian efforts and a pledge to share his firsthand experiences of religious life in Vietnam.

Hanoi hosted two major events on October 14 to boost Vietnam-US economic ties: the ninth Vietnam-US Business Summit and a seminar exploring opportunities, challenges and solutions for businesses entering the US market in 2026.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade held its regular Q3 press briefing in Hanoi on October 7, providing an update on negotiations for a fair and balanced reciprocal trade agreement between Vietnam and the US.

Vietnam and the US are continuing talks aimed at reaching a positive trade agreement that protects the legitimate interests of people and businesses while reflecting each country's development conditions, Vietnam's foreign ministry said.

The US Trade and Development Agency will fund a feasibility study for Stavian Digital Park, a planned AI data center campus in Ho Chi Minh City targeting major cloud and technology companies.

After more than 35 years in aviation, Ho Minh Tan still found something special in the flight that brought an A330 from the US to Phu Quoc, Vietnam.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has cast General Secretary and President To Lam's five-day trip through the US and Canada as a milestone that cemented the country's standing on the world stage.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam met leaders of US financial institutions and investment funds in New York on September 23, urging them to see Vietnam as a long-term development partner, not just an attractive market.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) reported on September 23 that it recently teamed up with the State Bank of Vietnam to hold a non-deal roadshow in the US, pitching the country to international investors without selling a single bond.

Vietnam and the US signed two limited-scope project agreements (LSPAs) in Hanoi on September 23 to advance efforts to address the post-war chemical and Agent Orange/dioxin contamination in Vietnam.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam met with US Senator Steve Daines, Senator for Montana and member of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, in New York on September 23 morning.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam met with representatives of JPMorganChase and Visa in New York on the morning of September 23 (local time).

Party General Secretary and President To Lam met US-ASEAN Business Council representatives and US businesses in New York on September 23, where he was briefed on the Vietnam War Accounting Initiative.

Bilateral activities by Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his delegation during their US trip for the 81st UN General Assembly are expected to provide fresh momentum and strategic direction for Vietnam-US relations.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation met with Vietnamese experts and intellectuals in the US, in New York on September 21 morning (local time).

General Secretary and President To Lam met with leaders of three major US groups – Warburg Pincus, Boeing and Apple – in New York on the afternoon of September 21 (local time), discussing investment, aviation and technology cooperation.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam met with Thomas R. Hardy, Acting Director of the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), in New York on September 21 (local time).

General Secretary and President To Lam met with Professor Sarah Anne Soule, Dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business at Stanford University, in New York on September 21 afternoon (local time).

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam met with American friends in New York on the afternoon of September 21 (local time).