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We have gone from a few hundreds of millions of dollars worth of trade in 1994 to almost $80 billion today. That exponential growth is extraordinary. The U.S. is Vietnam's largest export market in the world. You're one of our fastest-growing export markets in the world. And there are tremendous opportunities here in Vietnam, especially in healthcare, energy, transportation, infrastructure development, IT sector, many, many others. That's why you see most of our globally leading companies are here to invest or trade. Now, the good news is we've worked really well with Vietnamese partners and in a respectful and cooperative way, we've resolved many of those concerns. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, US share aligned interests, vision: Ambassador Kritenbrink

Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will host a film screening to celebrate the 13th National Party Congress, the 91st anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3) and the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival. The Vietnam Cinema Department will join hands with relevant agencies to organise the screening nationwide from February 3 to 18. The films include “Con duong co Mat Troi” (Road with the Sun) and documentaries “Nho ve Tay Tien” (Remembering Tay Tien) and “Hanh trinh thu phap Viet” (Journey of Vietnamese calligraphy). Audience is asked to strictly follow health guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The 13th National Party Congress is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from January 25 to February 2. Meanwhile, Tet, the largest and most celebrated festival of Vietnam, falls on February 12 this year./. … [Read more...] about Upcoming film screening to celebrate 13th National Party Congress

Long An (VNA) - The Mekong Delta province of Long An is mapping out plans to expand cultivation of organic dragon fruit, primarily in Chau Thanh district, said Nguyen Chi Thien, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. … [Read more...] about Long An expands organic dragon fruit cultivation

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Lady Gaga, in a dress with a black bodice and a billowing red skirt, sang the national anthem and Jennifer Lopez gave a pop rendition of "This Land is Your Land," ending by exclaiming the final words of the pledge of allegiance -- "one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" -- in Spanish. … [Read more...] about ‘Democracy has prevailed’: Biden begins U-turn from Trump