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First female US ambassador to Vietnam officially sworn in

The US Embassy in Vietnam announced on June 18 that Jennifer Wicks McNamara has officially been sworn in as the United States ambassador to Vietnam, becoming the first woman to hold the position.

Vietnam to receive martyrs’ keepsakes and declassified US records

Ahead of July 27, Vietnam will receive around 30 keepsakes belonging to fallen soldiers, along with approximately 30 research and analytical dossiers compiled from declassified US documents.

Deputy PM receives US archives to support search for missing war martyrs

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has called for deeper cooperation with American partners in the search for missing Vietnamese servicemen.

Vietnam, US seek to deepen economic, trade, energy cooperation

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has held a working session with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to discuss economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam urges US to remove export restrictions during high-level talks

Vietnam has urged the United States to remove the country from its D1 and D3 export control lists during high-level meetings in Hanoi with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.

Murphy Oil urged to expand investment in Vietnam

Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung on June 8 had a meeting with Eric M. Hambly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Murphy Oil.

Vietnam responds to proposed additional US tariffs

Vietnam will continue engaging with the United States in a constructive and cooperative manner, based on existing trade commitments, to address outstanding differences, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.

New US-funded initiative boosts search for Vietnam war missing persons

The US-ASEAN Business Council Institute (USABCI) on June 1 announced a grant worth more than $450,000 to provide comprehensive support for Vietnam's efforts to locate and identify people missing in the aftermath of war.

Vietnam responds to US intellectual property probe with call for objectivity

Vietnam has called on the United States to conduct an objective and fair assessment and fully recognize the country's efforts and tangible achievements in protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights.

US lawmakers praise Vietnam’s development progress during Hanoi visit

US lawmakers said they witnessed firsthand Vietnam’s broad achievements in economic and social development during a visit to Hanoi, as leaders from both countries reaffirmed commitments to deepen bilateral cooperation.

Top leader pledges favourable conditions for US tech firms to invest in Vietnam

Vietnam highly evaluates and stands ready to create favourable conditions for US tech corporations to invest in the country on the basis of harmonious interests, said General Secretary and State President To Lam.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung meets US Deputy Trade Representative

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer on May 20, with both sides pledging efforts to soon finalize a bilateral trade agreement.

Jennifer Wicks McNamara confirmed as new US ambassador to Vietnam

On May 19 Vietnam time, the US Senate confirmed Jennifer Wicks McNamara as the new US ambassador to Vietnam, making her the first woman to hold the position.

Vietnam ready to clarify IP policies with US, says Foreign Ministry

Vietnam is ready to share information and clarify its policies and regulations with international partners, including the United States, in order to appropriately address differences related to intellectual property rights.

Ho Chi Minh City receives 33 Vietnamese deported from the US

Ho Chi Minh City Police, in coordination with relevant agencies, have received 33 Vietnamese citizens deported from the United States.

US tech giant explores small-scale nuclear power deployment in Vietnam

A leading US technology group is studying the installation and operation of highly reliable power generation centers in Vietnam based on small-scale nuclear reactors.

Trade surplus puts Vietnamese wood at high risk of Section 301 taxes

Here is the second part of the interview between VietNamNet and Secretary General of the Vietnam Timber and Forest Products Association (Vifores) Ngo Sy Hoai.

VASEP orders emergency compliance after US puts Vietnam on top IP watch list

VASEP issued recommendations after the USTR placed Vietnam on its top IP watch list.

Vietnamese, US firms step up investment cooperation

The Vietnamese Embassy in the US, in coordination with the US Department of Commerce and the SelectUSA programme, hosted the “Connect with Vietnam/SelectUSA 2026” event in Washington, D.C. on May 4.

Vietnam, US explore stronger energy collaboration

A Vietnamese delegation has held a working session with senior US officials on the sidelines of the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston to explore opportunities for US energy investments in VN and discuss trade and investment policy issues.