Vietnamese engineer turns rice straw into firelighters for US, Canadian markets
Vietnam News 16:04 03/10/2026After five years working as a design engineer in Hanoi, Nguyen Xuan Tai returned to his hometown in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam and spent another five years developing bio-firelighters made from rice straw, which are now sold in the U.S. and Canada.
US-China $30 billion tariff deal may reshape competition for Vietnamese exports
Economy 15:11 30/09/2026The United States and China have unveiled tariff-cut lists covering about US$30 billion worth of goods each, a move that could reshape competition for some Vietnamese exports to the U.S., though the near-term impact is expected to be limited.
Global journey of Vietnamese fish sauce through the lens of US MasterChef
Vietnam Life 11:02 30/09/2026From fishing ports and fish sauce factories to seaside dining tables, a journey through Phu Quoc took former MasterChef U.S. contestant Leslie Gilliams to the roots of fish sauce production, offering a closer look at how the condiment has become an integral part of Vietnamese culinary identity.
US financial giants enter Vietnam as billion-dollar capital flows take shape
Economy 14:01 27/09/2026Vietnam’s stock market has officially entered FTSE Russell’s secondary emerging-market category, while some of the world’s largest U.S. financial institutions, including Vanguard, BlackRock, and JPMorgan Chase, are establishing an increasingly visible presence in the country.
US financial firms could find success by opening offices in Vietnam: ex-US ambassador
Economy 13:36 23/09/2026Former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper said American financial institutions, investors and venture capital funds could find significant opportunities in Vietnam, particularly through the country’s international financial centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
US giants seek to expand investment, operations in Vietnam
Economy 17:44 22/09/2026Major U.S. corporations, including Warburg Pincus, Boeing, and Apple, have expressed interest in expanding their investment and operations in Vietnam, as the country seeks deeper participation in global financial, aviation, and technology value chains.
Vietnam, US very close to finalizing reciprocal trade agreement: trade representative
Vietnam News 14:57 22/09/2026Vietnam and the United States are very close to reaching a reciprocal, fair, and balanced trade agreement, with both sides having made significant progress in negotiations, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Tuesday.
Ample room for Vietnam, US to deepen cooperation
Vietnam News 22:21 20/09/2026Do Ngoc Hung, Trade Counsellor and head of the Vietnam Trade Office in the US, said what stands out is not only the growth in trade volume but also the increasingly deep economic ties between the two countries.
Vietnam’s needs, US strengths: Points of convergence for cooperation
Vietnam News 21:50 20/09/2026Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung said Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s upcoming visit to the United States would provide further momentum for the bilateral relationship to develop in a substantive, effective, and sustainable manner.
More Vietnamese products reach US supermarket shelves
Economy 14:11 20/09/2026Vietnamese goods are gaining a broader presence in major U.S. retail channels, with 10 products from three Vietnamese brands now available at 48 Fiesta Mart stores across Texas.
Vietnam's top leader departs for UNGA 81 high-level debate, state visit to Canada
Vietnam News 13:31 20/09/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, along with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, departed Hanoi on Sunday morning to attend the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81), engage in bilateral activities in the U.S., and pay a state visit to Canada at the invitation of Canadian Governor General Louise Arbour.
Vietnam's footwear, bag exports to US top $8 billion in eight months
Economy 18:22 12/09/2026Vietnam's exports of footwear and handbags to the U.S. exceeded US$8 billion in the first eight months of 2026, as the U.S. and EU remained the country's biggest markets despite sluggish growth in footwear shipments.
