Washington: Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has held substantive discussions with representatives of around 60 US businesses, financial institutions, and investors, reaffirming Vietnam’s commitment to its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the US and seeing the foreign-invested sector as an important component of the national economy. As part of his working trip to the US, Thang, on August 28, led a delegation to a business roundtable with representatives from finance, banking, digital technology, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, energy, aviation, and logistics, including Visa, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Qualcomm, Caterpillar, and Atlas Air. The day earlier, Vietnamese delegates worked with representatives of Amazon Web Services (AWS).
According to Vietnam News Agency, the discussions emphasized Vietnam’s dedication to fostering a favorable environment for US investors and businesses. Deputy Prime Minister Thang highlighted the mutual benefits of strengthening economic ties and encouraged further collaboration in various sectors. The roundtable served as a platform to explore potential business opportunities and address any challenges faced by US companies operating in Vietnam.
The Vietnamese delegation’s engagement with key players such as Visa and Citigroup underscores the importance Vietnam places on financial and technological collaboration. The meeting with Amazon Web Services further demonstrates Vietnam’s interest in advancing its digital infrastructure and capabilities.