How the US attracts foreign investment.

Global business and investment leaders interested in the US market gathered this week in Washington, D.C., for the Select USA 2026 Summit. The summit took place against a backdrop of unpredictable global economic fluctuations and the U.S. government's policy of bringing manufacturing back to the United States.

The conference, organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, was attended by 5,500 people, including more than 2,700 investors from over 100 countries and territories. It is considered a crucial platform for international investors to access the U.S. market. For nearly a week, investors met and exchanged ideas with each other and with representatives from all 50 states and federal economic officials to seek, discuss, and sign investment agreements and partnerships in the U.S.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated: "American and global investors are meeting to reach agreements to develop business in the world's largest economy, worth over $30 trillion, which is opening its doors to investors at this conference with promising deals."

This year's Vietnamese business delegation includes companies in the manufacturing, trade, logistics, and technology sectors, with an interest in expanding investment, establishing a presence in the US, and participating more deeply in global value chains.

At the Vietnam Connection event organized by the Vietnamese Embassy and the US Department of Commerce, Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung emphasized that Select USA is an opportunity to promote connections between businesses of the two countries in the context of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and the US continuing to develop and deepen. Several points were raised regarding considerations for Vietnamese businesses planning to invest or conduct business with US partners.

Ms. Mai Phan Zymaris, a member of the Ice Miller law firm in the US, stated: "Choosing where to establish a company, the type of company, the process of attracting capital, labor contracts, and immigration-related issues are all matters that Vietnamese businesses need to plan for from the outset and discuss with lawyers knowledgeable in these areas in both countries. The second crucial aspect for businesses is choosing a local partner to work with."

Despite being a major global investor, the US government has consistently prioritized attracting foreign investment to the US for many years. To date, US investment summits have attracted over $250 billion in new investment projects, creating more than 130,000 jobs.

Source: https://vtv.vn/cach-thuc-my-thu-hut-von-dau-tu-nuoc-ngoai-100260506092936318.htm