People-to-People Diplomacy Contributes to Deepening Vietnam-US Relations
The celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States' Independence Day in Ho Chi Minh City reaffirmed the role of people-to-people diplomacy in strengthening mutual understanding, trust, and cooperation between the peoples of Vietnam and the US.
14:03 | 16/07/2026
Expanding Opportunities for Vietnamese Businesses in US Market
The United States remains Vietnam’s largest export market, with export turnover reaching US$86.5 billion in the first six months of 2026. Amid adjustments to tariffs and trade remedy measures, experts recommend that Vietnamese businesses ensure transparency in product origin, validate market demand in appropriate segments, and select suitable market entry models before expanding their investments.
10:14 | 13/07/2026
Vietnam Looks Forward to New Breakthroughs in Cooperation with the US
At the celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the Independence Day of the US, held in Hanoi on the evening of July 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung affirmed that Vietnam wishes to continue working with the US to advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a stable, substantive, and effective manner, while looking forward to achieving new breakthroughs in trade, science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
17:03 | 09/07/2026
From War Legacy to Partnership Hub: Quang Tri Strengthens Vietnam-US Relations
On the evening of June 22, Quang Tri Province, in coordination with the US Embassy in Vietnam, officially launched the Pacific Partnership - Pacific Friendship 2026 (PP-PF 26) program. The event not only helps strengthen humanitarian cooperation, disaster response, and community healthcare efforts, but also further affirms Quang Tri’s role as a destination for peace, friendship, and Vietnam-US cooperation.
11:27 | 25/06/2026
Top Leader Welcomes Acting US Secretary of the Navy
Vietnam always considers the US one of its most strategically important partners, and wants to work closely with Washington to deliver on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework, advancing ties in a substantive, comprehensive and effective manner for the benefit of their people and for peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world.
15:12 | 23/06/2026
Fostering Understanding of Peace and Reconciliation Among Future Generations: USABCI President
The Vietnam Wartime Accounting Initiative (VWAI) reflects a shared commitment to education, humanitarian action, and post-war reconciliation, according to Margaret Hanson-Muse, President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council Institute (USABCI). In an interview with Vietnam Times, she discussed the organization's efforts to support accounting for those missing in action in Vietnam, engage younger generations in understanding the value of peace, and strengthen trust and cooperation between Vietnam and the United States.
15:44 | 03/06/2026
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung Hosts Reception for American Business Delegation
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on Thursday hosted a reception for a delegation of 52 American business leaders, led by Brian McFeeters, Interim President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC).
08:11 | 17/04/2026
Party Chief Witnesses Signing, Exchange of Vietnam–US Contracts, Cooperation Agreements
The total value of the documents signed and exchanged between Vietnamese and US businesses reached 37.2 billion USD, reflecting strong and determined commitments from partners as bilateral relations enter a new stage of development.
12:10 | 19/02/2026
American Students Engage in Cultural and Historical Exchange in Vietnam
As part of a study and exchange visit to Vietnam from January 10 to 31, a delegation of 12 students and two teachers from George School (USA), led by Croucher Benjamin James, Head of the History Department, participated in a wide range of exchange activities, cultural and historical experiences, and charitable initiatives in various localities across Vietnam.
14:26 | 20/01/2026
"Vietnamese & American Sons and Daughters Meeting": Healing War Wounds and Deepening Vietnam-US People-to-People Bonds
On December 1 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, the Vietnam-USA Society, and the “Two Sides Project” (2SP/USA) held a meeting between the children of Vietnamese martyrs and the families of American service members who were killed in action or went missing during the war in Vietnam. On this occasion, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations presented Commemorative Medals and Certificates of Merit to collectives and individuals of 2SP.
17:11 | 02/12/2025
Part 1: Humanitarian Legacy Paves Way for Future
Before Vietnam-US relations were normalized in 1995, there were already quiet bridges spanning the ocean, built on compassion, goodwill, and the aspiration for reconciliation. Ha Huy Thong, former Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for External Relations, who served as head of the advance team establishing the Liaison Office in Washington, D.C. (United States) in 1994-1995, Vice President of the Vietnam-Netherlands Friendship and Cooperation Association, and Member of the Vietnam Council for Peace and Development, recalls meetings marked by people-to-people diplomacy that contributed to the process of normalizing relations between the two countries.
15:55 | 21/11/2025
State President Meets with US President, World Leaders in RoK
Both leaders hailed the upbeat trajectory of the Vietnam – US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, pledging to further deepen and strengthen the relationship in a substantive, stable, and sustainable manner that serve both nations’ interests while contributing to peace, collaboration, and sustainable development in the region and the world.
12:11 | 30/10/2025
Celebration of 80th Anniversary of Vietnam - America Friendship Association (October 17, 1945 – October 17, 2025)
On October 17, 1945, the Viet Nam - America Friendship Association, the predecessor of today’s Viet Nam – USA Society, was established.
14:51 | 14/10/2025
Strengthening Vietnam-US Relations through the Friendship Festival in Can Tho
On the evening of September 13, at Luu Huu Phuoc Park in Can Tho City, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, the US Diplomatic Mission in Vietnam, and the People’s Committee of Can Tho City jointly organized the 2025 Vietnam-US Friendship Festival. The event formed part of a series of activities commemorating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the US (1995-2025).
22:07 | 14/09/2025
Melissa A. Brown: Hopes to Open Up New Prospects for Cooperation
On September 11, Do Thanh Binh, Secretary of the Can Tho Party Committee, and Tran Van Lau, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Committee of Can Tho City, hosted a meeting with Melissa A. Brown, US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, during her working visit to Can Tho. At the meeting, the US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City expressed her hope that the exchange would open up many new prospects for cooperation, further strengthening the friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and the US in the coming time.
11:13 | 12/09/2025
Rad Kivette: When an American Chose Vietnam as His Life’s Mission
From his youth in the US anti-war movement to a life-changing trip to Bac Ha (Lao Cai), Rad Kivette - now Chief Executive Officer and Head of the Representative Office of VinaCapital Foundation (VCF) in Vietnam - decided to sell his business and choose Vietnam as his second homeland. For more than two decades, he has devoted himself entirely to humanitarian projects, considering his bond with the S-shaped country as the mission of his life.
15:33 | 02/09/2025
US Veterans Foster Reconciliation and Strengthen Vietnam-US Relations
On July 11 in Hanoi, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Dong Huy Cuong received a delegation from the US Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), led by former Commander-in-Chief Larry Rivers.
16:02 | 12/07/2025
Ambassador Marc Knapper Highlights Vietnam’s Active Role in Strengthening Bilateral Relations
The US Ambassador highlighted pillars of Vietnam-US cooperation while meeting with the press in Hanoi on July 8 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties (July 12, 1995 - 2025).
11:18 | 11/07/2025
Three Decades of Vietnam-US Relations: Reflecting on the Past, Connecting the Present, Shaping the Future
On July 7 in Hanoi, the Library Center for International Studies under the Institute of Social Sciences Information hosted a scientific seminar entitled “30 Years of Vietnam-US Relations: Reflecting on the Journey Through Publications, Documents, and Personalities”, along with the opening of an exhibition showcasing key publications on Vietnam-US relations. The event was held to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries (1995-2025).
16:38 | 07/07/2025
Vietnam, US Agree to Initiate Negotiations on Reciprocal Trade Deal
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phuoc, Special Envoy of General Secretary To Lam, met with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on April 9 as part of his ongoing visit to the US.
16:46 | 10/04/2025
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