The focus for both sides in the coming time would be to address the disruption to the supply chain and enhance resilience against climate change for inclusive and sustainable growth.
The US Government considers ASEAN a key partner and is committed to further deepening bilateral relations for the development and prosperity of Southeast Asia.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (second from left) at the meeting. Source: VNA |
US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raymondo stressed the view in a meeting between ASEAN leaders and the US business community held on May 12, which is under the framework of the ASEAN-US Special Summit.
According to Raymondo, the US and ASEAN have formed a close partnership over the years in various fields, such as healthcare, hi-tech, supply chain, and energy.
She expected the focus would be to address the disruption to supply chains and enhance resilience against climate change for inclusive and sustainable growth.
The US and ASEAN continue to bolster industrial cooperation, especially clean technologies and reducing greenhouse emissions, she said.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the US-ASEAN Business Council Ted Osius noted ASEAN has a major influence on the US both at present and in the future.
Given the complementary nature of the two economies, Osius called for ASEAN leaders and executives of US major corporations to strengthen cooperation for sustainable development.
At the meeting, ASEAN leaders emphasized the huge cooperation potential between the region and the US, stressing their commitments to creating a healthy and favorable environment for US businesses to thrive during the post-pandemic.
They stressed the significance of promoting mutual benefits for inclusive and sustainable growth with high resilience to future shocks.
For ASEAN to further integrate into global value chains, the leaders called for US businesses to support country members in developing digital technologies and green energies.
Representatives from major firms such as Google, Qualcomm, Abbott, AES, and Boeing, shared the view that ASEAN is a strategic market in terms of digitalization, and expressed their desire to look for long-term partnerships to grasp opportunities to maintain prosperity and growth.
Other News
- Vietnam among Asia-Pacific's fastest growing economies: FedEx
- Vietnam’s stock market remains attractive investment channel: Expert
- Cuba appreciates Vietnam’s support in food and fisheries production
- Vietnam, China to step up cooperation strategy for mutual development
- PM orders urgent measures to address volatile gold prices
- Vietnam earns US$1.4 billion from rice exports in Q1
- Russia’s Zarubezhneft Group explores opportunity for offshore wind projects in Vietnam
- Vietnam poised to reap rewards of rebound in global demand: AMRO
- India, Vietnam seek strong development objectives: Ambassador
- Vietnam’s economy set for speedy recovery in latter half of 2024
Trending
-
Where do Vietnamese prefer to go for their next holiday?
-
Vietnam news in brief- April 19
-
Cultural similarities provide basis for Vietnam-Italy cooperation in various fields
-
Colorful stage shows in Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian area
-
It happened as it had to happen
-
Hanoi street where dead appliances come back to life
-
Vietnam’s economy urged to rely on internal strengths to weather global uncertainties: ADB
-
Vietnam, Thailand advance realization of “Three Connections” strategy
-
MICHELIN Guide sets its sights on Vietnam’s central region