Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy highlighted that both Vietnam and the US possess significant agricultural strengths, not as direct competitors but as complementary partners, with potential for mutual support and development.
During a regular press briefing in Hanoi on May 29, Hang addressed concerns about the US Government's temporary suspension of new visas for foreign students, restrictions on Harvard University, which has been barred from admitting international students, and the requirement for current international students to either transfer schools or risk losing their legal status.
On the tariff issue, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of its Commission for Policies and Strategies Tran Luu Quang called for continued negotiations based on a cooperative spirit and understanding of each other's demands, aiming for a harmonious agreement that protects the interests of both sides and reflects the current state of bilateral ties.
On tariff matters, Phuong welcomed the outcomes of recent negotiations and urged the visiting delegation to convey to President Donald Trump and the US administration that Vietnam treasures its relationship with the US and is keen to see continued mutual benefits from bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation.
Representatives of authorities and international diplomatic corps in Cuba, the US, and Canada have visited the Vietnamese embassies there to pay homage to former President of Vietnam Tran Duc Luong.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang has reaffirmed Vietnam’s active and longstanding participation in UN reform efforts, notably through its pioneering adoption of the “Delivering as One” approach.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien asked the US corporate leaders to convey Vietnam's message to the administration of President Donald Trump: the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership is creating momentum for US businesses to thrive in Vietnam. Strengthening long-term cooperation will yield strategic benefits, help balance trade relations fairly and sustainably, and Vietnam should be treated as a priority trading partner.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung highlighted the significance of the Southeast Asian Studies programme at SFS, describing it as one of the leading academic and policy-oriented training programmes in regional studies.
Rachel Stohl, Senior Vice President of Research Programmes at the Stimson Centre, said Vietnam and the US have gone from former foes to comprehensive strategic partners, and are working together for peace and for the benefit of their peoples.
The two sides will continue to promote cooperation, focusing on increasing delegation exchanges at all levels, maintaining existing dialogue and consultation mechanisms, and expanding collaboration in areas such as personnel training, military medicine, and UN peacekeeping operations.
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 and without affecting its relationships with other partners.
NA Vice Chairman Tran Quang Phuong proposed the parliaments of Vietnam and the US increase mutual visits between their lawmakers and strengthen coordination to facilitate the expansion and intensification of cooperation in all areas of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietnam is ready to negotiate the tariff issue with the US for the benefit of both peoples and business communities, aiming for balanced and sustainable trade, PM Pham Minh Chinh told a delegation from the US Congress’s US-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
Hang described the April 30 victory as a triumph of conscience and justice, marking an end to the painful losses suffered by not only the Vietnamese people but also countless US families.
The US Department of Commerce revealed on April 21 that it would be imposing tariffs on solar panels imported from four Southeast Asian countries. The average tariff rate for Vietnamese firms is expected to be around 395.9%, with some companies facing potential duties of up to 800%.
As Vietnam is a developing country with a transitioning economy, and is still dealing with the severe consequences of war, it hopes to continue receiving support and cooperation from the US, and strengthening and deepening the Vietrnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including maintaining and promoting stable, sustainable economic and trade relations based on equality and mutual benefit, while enhancing cooperation with US investors in the country.
The US Ambassador thanked Vietnam for its positive approach and understanding of the US concerns, adding that the coming discussions present an opportunity for both sides to devise solutions to put bilateral trade relations on a healthy and mutually beneficial development trajectory.
Vietnam will continue to coordinate and engage in discussions with the US in a constructive and cooperative spirit to find practical solutions that contribute to the stable and sustainable development of bilateral economic relations, ensuring the interests of businesses and people in both countries
During the reception, the Vietnamese Party chief highly valued the progress in bilateral relations across all field, notably, the steady growth of economic, trade, and investment ties.
Highlighting the growth of the Vietnam-US relations over the past 30 years, the Vietnamese leader emphasised that the bilateral relationship has evolved from former adversaries to comprehensive strategic partners. The US supports a strong, independent, self-reliant and prosperous Vietnam, he said, adding that the two nations have set aside the past and headed towards the future while respecting differences.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man emphasised the importance of exchanges and contacts at all levels, especially high level, including parliamentary engagements, and called for enhanced collaboration in such areas as economy, trade and investment, science and technology, energy, and war legacy remediation.
Party General Secretary To Lam stated that economic, trade, and investment relations should remain an important pillar of the Vietnam-US relationship, along with expansion of collaboration in science and technology, innovation, energy, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture - areas where the US has strengths and Vietnam has growing demand.
