General Secretary To Lam welcomed the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) delegation on their working visit to Vietnam, which coincided with the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 2nd anniversary of the upgraded ties between the two countries.
The General Secretary highly appreciated the role and practical contributions of the US business community in general and USABC in particular in promoting cooperation, investment, and business between Vietnam and the United States.
*General Secretary To Lam meeting with the US-ASEAN Business Council. Source: TTXVN*
Vietnam considers the US a strategically important partner, and economic, trade, and investment cooperation, as well as science and technology, continue to be the foundation and driving force for bilateral relations. Vietnam wishes to further develop the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the US in a practical and intensive manner, including promoting stable economic, trade, and investment cooperation for the benefit of the people and businesses of both countries.
The General Secretary emphasized that the development of Vietnam-US relations has a positive impact on the US’s relations with ASEAN. He suggested that USABC accompany ASEAN countries in promoting solidarity, cooperation, development, and prosperity in the region, which is a large market with great potential and offers opportunities for businesses, including those from the US.
To achieve the country’s two strategic goals: the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (by 2030) and the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (by 2045), Vietnam is actively implementing synchronous reforms and improving its institutions, infrastructure, and governance while streamlining administrative procedures to facilitate foreign businesses, including US companies, to invest and operate effectively in Vietnam.
The General Secretary highlighted the importance of science and technology for Vietnam’s development and requested that US businesses continue to pay attention to, strengthen, and expand their investments in the country, especially in areas where the US has strengths and Vietnam has demands, such as emerging technologies, the digital economy, green transition, renewable energy, and logistics.
The Chairman and CEO of USABC, Ted Osius, and representatives of US businesses congratulated Vietnam on its socio-economic development achievements in recent years. Mr. Osius and the corporate leaders affirmed their efforts to contribute to the development of Vietnam-US relations and expressed their appreciation for the close guidance of Vietnam’s leaders.
He believed that under the leadership and strategic vision of General Secretary To Lam and other Vietnamese leaders, Vietnam would achieve its development goals. USABC will continue to support and accompany Vietnam in achieving its development goals in the new era.
Tran Thuong
*19:31 18/03/2025*
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