Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang (R) and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minist♚er Tran Luu Quang hosted a recept♐ion in Hanoi onMarch 28 for US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper.
Both sides expressed their delight at the positivedevelopment of the bilateral relationship over the past time, particularly the regularhigh-level exchanges and meetings, while cooperation in economy, trade and investment has been deepened and served as the core and driving force of the ties.
Two-way trade reached 123 billion USD last year. The US became Vietnam's first export market with turnover of over 100 billion USD while Vietnam was the 8th largest trade partner of the US.
Practical results have beenseen in cooperation in national defence-security, education and training, science-technology,ene🌄rgy transition and response to climate change.
At the reception (Photo: VNA)
Cooperation in overcoming war consequences is a brightspot in the bilateral relationship, making important contributions to the process ofreconciliation and trust building between the two countries, opening up new cooperation opportunities inother important areas. The two sides have been working together more and moreeffectively within multilateral frameworks and in addressing regional and globalissues. Highlighting the importance of 2023 - the year marks the10th founding anniversary of the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership,the two officials vowed to work closely together to thoroughly prepare for the exchange ofdelegations and all-level meetings in the near future, contributing to promoting the bilateral relationship in various areas, thus bringing practical benefits tothe two nations and for the sake of peace, stability, cooperation anddevelopment in the region./.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai received US Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Marisa Lago in Hanoi on March 10.
The business environment in Vietnam is still attractive to US large companies, President and CEO of the US - ASEAN Business Council (USABC) Ted Osius said at a press conference in Hanoi on March 21.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy held a working session in Hanoi on March 23 with a business delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) led by the council's President and CEO Ted Osius who are on a working visit to Vietnam from March 21-23.
Head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh has affirmed the Vietnamese Party and State’s consistent policy of always considering the US one of the top important partners.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
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.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang (R) and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper. (Photo: VNA) 
At the reception (Photo: VNA) 
