The event will bring together more than 300 participants, including leaders from relevant ministries and localities, business communities, associations from both countries, major retailers, importers, logistics firms, representatives of the US Embassy and the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham) along with experts, scholars, and media agencies.

According to the Department of Foreign Market Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, 30 years after the normalization of diplomatic relations (1995-2025), Vietnam-US economic and trade ties have seen strong development, marked by key milestones: the 2000 Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), Vietnam’s accession to the WTO in 2007, the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2023, and ongoing efforts toward a fair and balanced trade agreement in 2025.

Bilateral trade has surged more than 330-fold, reaching US$149.5 billion in 2024, showing deep integration in supply chains and the central role of the US market in Vietnam’s exports.

Many experts regard 2026 as a pivotal year likely to reshape the bilateral trade relationship and usher in a new era of cooperation. The Vietnam-US Trade Forum offers a comprehensive platform for dialogue among policymakers, businesses, experts, and others interested in Vietnam-US trade relations.

The forum also marks the 30th anniversary of Vietnam-US diplomatic relations (1995-2025), providing an opportunity to review achievements, identify challenges in the ever-changing  context, and chart a sustainable path forward for cooperation.

Additionally, the event will provide timely updates on policy shifts and adjustments under US President Donald Trump's second term, thus offering insights to help businesses proactively adapt, safeguard supply chains, and maintain growth, thereby laying the foundation for a new era of substantive, deep, and effective cooperation.

The forum is expected to create fresh opportunities for investment and trade cooperation, technology transfer, innovation, and the development of a highly skilled workforce.

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