The United States on Thursday hosted a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City focused on U.S.-Vietnam cooperation in Vietnam’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) power and infrastructure industry. U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing Ian Steff speaks at the workshop The workshop brought together more than 140 public and private sector representatives from both countries to discuss project opportunities and areas for collaboration. During the program, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) announced its intention to support Electricity Vietnam’s (EVN) development of a Liquefied Natural Gas terminal in the southern part of the country. The USTDA will fund a feasibility study that will aid EVN in its assessment of site selection opportunities and other important core elements of the development of the LNG terminal – including marine port, LNG storage, regasification, and related infrastructure – which will allow EVN to plan its use … [Read more...] about The US engages industry leaders on U.S.-Vietnam LNG cooperation
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Leaders convey condolences on death of former U.S. President
09:05 | 07/12/2018 VGP – Party General Secretary, State President Nguyen Phu Trong sent a message of condolences to U.S. President Donald Trump on the passing of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States on December 5. The same day, Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh cabled a message of condolences to George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the U.S./. … [Read more...] about Leaders convey condolences on death of former U.S. President
U S ’s Houston to further support overseas Vietnamese in the city
Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilization Truong Thi Mai made that statement at a meeting with Mayor of Houston Sylvester Turner during her working visit to the city on December 2-3. Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilization Truong Thi Mai presenting a souvenir to US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs The Vietnamese head delegate thanked the city for creating favorable conditions for overseas Vietnamese to live, work and study in the city. She voiced her hope that the city will foster cooperation in energy, healthcare and education with Vietnamese partners and localities. For his part, the Houston Mayor said that the overseas Vietnamese community in Houston with many successful people has made positive contributions to local economic development as well as strengthening trade and investment cooperation with Vietnam. He vowed to further support the … [Read more...] about U S ’s Houston to further support overseas Vietnamese in the city
North Korea, U.S. spar over nuclear deal at Singapore forum
North Korea, U.S. spar over nuclear deal at Singapore forumThe Saigon Times Daily U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attends the 8th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Singapore August 4, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS SINGAPORE (REUTERS) - North Korea and the United States on Saturday sparred over an agreement reached at a landmark summit in June for the Asian country to end its nuclear program, as Washington called for maintaining sanctions pressure against Pyongyang, which in turn said it was alarmed by U.S. intentions. The discord at a regional forum in Singapore was the latest reminder of the difficulties that have long impaired efforts to negotiate an end to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programmes, despite commitments made at an unprecedented summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the city state less than two months ago. “The DPRK stands firm in its determination and commitment for implementing the … [Read more...] about North Korea, U.S. spar over nuclear deal at Singapore forum
ASEAN, U.S. hold 31st dialogue in Malaysia
Participating representatives of the U.S. and ASEAN celebrated the growth of political, security, economic and cultural ties between the sides, reflected through implementation outcomes of their action plan for 2016 – 2020. The plan saw 83 out of its 95 activities and projects carried out. A number of fruitful U.S.-supported programs in ASEAN included the Trade & Investment Framework Agreements, Expanded Economic Engagement (E3) Initiative, U.S.-ASEAN Connectivity through Trade and Investment project, Young Southeast Asian Leaders initiative, and Lower Mekong Initiative. Photo: asean.usmission.gov The ASEAN member countries praised the Trump Government for maintaining its commitment to the bloc and stated their willingness to work with the nation to increase ASEAN self-reliance and realize the ASEAN Community Vision 2025. ASEAN and the U.S. agreed to effectively implement their action plan for 2016-2020, particularly in such realms as free trade-investment, … [Read more...] about ASEAN, U.S. hold 31st dialogue in Malaysia