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At an investment promotion forum in the U.S. |
Ted Osius, former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam and President of the U.S. - ASEAN Business Council, held that there are no limits in the Vietnam - U.S. relations, and expressed his belief that the bilateral trade and economic ties as well as people-to-people exchanges will be reinforced and deepened in the coming time.
U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper emphasized that cooperation potential between the two countries remains huge, particularly in aviation infrastructure and seaports.
U.S. firms have also commended Vietnam’s economic development potential, and noted their hope for more business opportunities in the Southeast Asian nation. They have proposed the areas that need to be improved to help Vietnam attract more foreign investment.
President and CEO of the U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) John Neuffer spoke highly of Vietnam’s policies on high-tech and the semiconductor industry, and suggested the country soon take specific steps to lure U.S. capital flows to the field.
Within the framework of Thuong’s trip, some localities like Ho Chi Minh City and Hung Yen organized investment promotion conferences on green growth, high-tech, carbon emission reduction and agricultural consumption, drawing the participation of U.S. enterprises.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai told the Vietnam News Agency that U.S. firms showed their interest in investing in Vietnam and its southern metropolis in particular.
Chairman of the Hung Yen province People’s Committee Tran Quoc Van said Hung Yen signed cooperation agreements with four U.S. partners in semiconductor, high-tech, agricultural consumption and waste treatment on this occasion.
The President’s trip has contributed to materializing the joint statement on the establishment of the Vietnam - U.S. comprehensive strategic partnership, and promoting collaboration in high-tech and green economy, as well as connectivity between localities.
Source: VNA