According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s semiannual report, released in November 2024, Vietnam was named in the Monitoring List along with China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Singapore, and Germany.
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu's visit, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of Vietnam's landmark victory at Dien Bien Phu, highlights deepening defense collaboration and a shared desire to overcome wartime legacies within the evolving Franco-Vietnamese strategic partnership.
Strong demand for electronics components and agricultural products bolsters Vietnamese exports while the trade surplus expands significantly during the first four months of 2024.