To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the normalization of relations between Vietnam and the United States and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), the Department of Foreign Market Development ( Ministry of Industry and Trade ), in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham Vietnam), is organizing the Vietnam-US Trade Forum 2025 with the theme “30 Years of Economic and Trade Cooperation - Overcoming Challenges, Entering a New Era”.
The forum's view.
The forum took place in the context of Vietnam - US relations continuing to develop positively, increasingly in depth and substance, especially on the pillars of economics , trade and investment.
Three decades after the normalization of relations and 25 years of implementing the BTA, bilateral trade has grown significantly in both scale and quality, becoming a crucial driver of economic growth, job creation, and strengthening supply chain linkages between the two highly complementary economies.
Delegates attending the forum.
Against the backdrop of profound global economic and trade adjustments, the forum also frankly discussed emerging challenges, including the adjustment of US trade policy, the increasing trend of tariffs and trade protection measures, as well as the growing demands for technical standards, sustainable development, and supply chain transparency . These developments highlight the urgent need to strengthen policy dialogue, build trust, and enhance coordination capacity to maintain and strengthen the foundation of long-term bilateral economic and trade cooperation.
In that spirit, the forum focused on clarifying major cooperation directions for the coming period, aiming for a more harmonious, balanced, and sustainable approach . This will effectively leverage opportunities arising from the restructuring of global supply chains, while proactively adapting to the rapid changes in the international policy and trade environment.
The highlight of the forum was an in-depth discussion on 30 years of the Vietnam-US economic and trade pillar, with the participation of policymakers, former chief negotiators of the BTA, experts, and representatives of key industry associations. The presentations provided multifaceted perspectives on outstanding achievements, prospects for cooperation, and structural issues that need continued attention in the future.
In addition, the roundtable discussion on US trade policy and its implications for Vietnam created a space for open and substantive exchange between government agencies, the business community, and export associations . Discussions focused on analyzing the impact of tariff policies and trade defense measures, while proposing solutions to enhance adaptability, diversify markets, and strengthen the competitiveness of Vietnamese businesses.
As a crucial policy dialogue channel, the Vietnam-US Trade Forum 2025 contributes to deepening common understanding and promoting substantive cooperation among stakeholders. This expands the scope for cooperation and strengthens the foundation for the stable, sustainable, and mutually beneficial development of Vietnam-US economic and trade relations in the coming period.
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