The 13th Vietnam – US Defence Policy Dialogue took place in Hanoi on May 8, co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and US Acting Assistant Secretary of Defence John Noh.

Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien presented a wartime keepsake - an American soldier’s military ID card - to Mr. John Noh, the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense of the United States.

Large Vietnamese enterprises plan to intensify engagements and meetings with US partners from now until June to advance the signing of contracts to implement previously signed agreements and memoranda of understanding with US partners.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien called for the development of bilateral trade relations in a balanced, long-term, and sustainable manner, in full compliance with Vietnam’s international commitments.

A new training range for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) has recently been inaugurated in Hanoi’s outlying district of Ba Vi, marking another step in the US and Vietnam’s decades-long effort to heal the scars of war.

This marks the 7th time the Government leader has chaired an exclusive meeting to seek solutions to the US's new tariff policy, following key directives from the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, and Party General Secretary To Lam.

Reporting to the National Assembly on the implementation of socio-economic plans in early 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced that Vietnam and the United States will hold their first round of tariff negotiations on May 7.

Vietnam has expressed its willingness to engage in discussions with the United States to address recent tariff issues concerning solar panels, calling for fair, objective consideration of all relevant information in line with international practices.

On April 22 in Hanoi, Minister Dao Ngoc Dung met with U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper to discuss religious management and bilateral cooperation.

Party General Secretary To Lam gave a reception in Hanoi on April 23 for Daniel Rosen, CEO of Rosen Partners – a privately held, industry-leading investment firm in the US.

Vietnam and the U.S. have officially launched bilateral talks, aiming for balanced, mutually beneficial trade relations.

Vietnam and the US held the 169th repatriation ceremony for American soldiers missing in action during the Vietnam War, highlighting decades of reconciliation efforts.

The pause offers a golden chance to negotiate, but Vietnam must quickly define a long-term trade strategy.

Vietnam forms delegation to negotiate reciprocal trade agreement with U.S., led by Minister Nguyen Hong Dien.

Deputy PM calls for deeper cooperation in AI, robotics, and human resource training

Vietnam forms trade negotiation team with US by April 11 following PM's directive.

Vietnam considers the US decision to delay reciprocal tariffs for 90 days a positive move and is ready to negotiate a trade deal based on mutual respect and shared interests.

Vietnamese firms restart shipments amid 90-day pause on U.S. reciprocal tariffs.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology met with FDI tech companies to address U.S. tariff concerns, pledging support and practical solutions as trade talks with Washington continue.