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It would be ideal for Vietnam to gradually reopen its borders from the third quarter of this year and adopt an open visa policy.

Vietnam’s export growth in this year is set to be around 13-15% year-on-year, the largest expansion since 2017.

Hanoi’s mayor call for further US investment in the city’s priority fields of transportation, healthcare, energy and smart city.

The US remains supportive for ASEAN’s efforts in negotiating for the Code of Conduct in the East Sea with China, which is in line with international laws and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Phones and parts posted the largest export turnover among export items during the first two months with US$9.3 billion, or 19.2% of the total.

ASEAN couldn't be quiet on the return of the military rulers to power in Myanmar but also couldn't condemn or sanction them.

Key goals include continued strong economic growth, driven by manufacturing, and supported by a further integration into global supply chains through the pursuit of trade pacts and export market diversification.

The US, EU and member countries of the CPTPP would continue to be in the focus for Vietnam’s seafood exports, thanks to preferential treatment from the deal and strong demand.

Vietnam is expected to have 511 individuals with a total net worth of over US$30 million by 2025, or an increase of 31%.

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused insignificant impact on the Vietnam’s steel production while strongly hit other countries, creating opportunities for Vietnamese manufacturers to expand market share, especially in EU, China and Thailand.