Where Policy Meets Capital: Inside the U.S.– Vietnam Dialogue at APEC Lima
President Lương Cường with delegates. — VNA/VNS Photo
Lima, Peru — During the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, Vietnam’s State President, Lương Cường, met with members of the US–APEC Business Coalition as part of a broader series of high-level engagements focused on regional economic cooperation.
The coalition brings together leading U.S. business associations active across APEC economies, representing enterprises operating across finance, insurance, pharmaceuticals, technology, and digital transformation. Many of these organizations maintain active or planned investment interests in Vietnam, reflecting the country’s growing role within global economic networks.
Throughout the discussion, attention centered on Vietnam’s evolving regulatory framework, particularly the government’s consultative approach to policy development. The use of defined roadmaps and implementation mechanisms signals a deliberate effort to create predictability, operational clarity, and conditions supportive of long-term institutional investment.
The dialogue reflected a shared focus on expansion and innovation, with sector-specific collaboration spanning pharmaceuticals, financial services, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies. Rather than emphasizing short-term activity, the exchange highlighted continuity: sustained engagement, iterative policy dialogue, and alignment between public-sector priorities and private execution.
President Lương Cường contextualized the discussion within the broader trajectory of U.S.–Vietnam relations, noting the progress achieved over nearly three decades since normalizing and following the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He emphasized that this relationship has been shaped by trust, responsibility, and mutual respect; principles reflecting the aspirations of both peoples.
Vietnam, he noted, views the United States as a strategically important partner and sees continued collaboration as essential to fostering long-term stability, economic growth, and regional development. As the country enters a new phase of reform and international integration, the government is prioritizing transparency, investor confidence, and the development of new economic drivers.
Against the backdrop of global economic transformation, technology and sustainability emerged as central themes. Vietnam reaffirmed its interest in collaboration across artificial intelligence, fintech, biotechnology, renewable energy, and research and development, alongside its national commitment to achieving Net-zero emissions by 2050. Ongoing policy initiatives supporting solar, wind, and energy storage further underscore the country’s intention to align economic expansion with environmental responsibility.
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