Vietnam willing to facilitate US firms' operations amid COVID-19: Party official
Vietnam is ready to create conditions for US businesses to overcome obstacles and impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic and continue their production and investment activities in Vietnam, stated Tran Tuan Anh, Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission.
Tran Tuan Anh, Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission, speaks at the event (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam is ready to create conditions for US businesses to overcome obstacles and impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic and continue their production and investment activities in Vietnam, stated Tran Tuan Anh, Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission.
The official made the statement at an October 14 virtual meeting with the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) which saw the presence of representatives from nearly 40 leading US enterprises.
Welcoming the US’s support for a strong, independent and prosperous Vietnam, Anh thanked the US Government and people for actively assisting Vietnam in accessing vaccines and other resources in response to COVID-19.
He stated the Vietnamese Party and State always value the relations with the US – a top trade partner of Vietnam and welcome the USABC’s efforts to help the US business community overcome challenges and promote trade and investment partnerships with ASEAN members states, including Vietnam, amid the pandemic.
The sides exchanged views on Vietnam’s institutional issues and socio-economic development policies as well as the US firms’ recommendations and proposals.
The USABC delegation expressed their impression at Vietnam's efforts in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and its determination to restore economic growth in the new normal.
They affirmed that they will to continue to accompany and closely coordinate with the Party and Government of Vietnam as well as actively promote the effective and practical development of the Vietnam – US economy, trade and investment ties to meet the nations’ wishes and interests./.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue will chair an online working session with a high-ranking delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) on September 30, at the suggestion of the council’s President and CEO Ted Osius.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had an online working session with a high-ranking business delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) on September 30 at the request of the council’s President & CEO Ted Osius.
The Vietnamese National Assembly will create favourable conditions for local and foreign businesses in all economic sectors to invest and do business in the country, said NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue at an online working session with a high-ranking business delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) on September 30.
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During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
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Tran Tuan Anh, Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission, speaks at the event (Source: VNA) 
