Topic: Vietnam - US bilateral trade

Both negotiation leaders agreed to maintain regular exchanges at both senior and technical levels to accelerate discussions on specific negotiation topics.

Deputy PM meets with visiting Warburg Pincus Co-CEO.

Figures from the General Department of Vietnam Customs show that bilateral trade between Vietnam and the US had reached $96.32 billion this year as of the end of September. At this rate, trade between the two countries will surpass the $100-billion mark for the second year in succession by the end of this month. The US is Vietnam’s largest export market, accounting for 28.6 per cent of export turnover.