Vietnamese wood and furniture businesses are seeking to expand sales in the Americas and strengthen ties with international buyers at the 2026 High Point Market, one of the world’s largest home furnishings trade shows.
Bilateral trade between Việt Nam and the US reached US$157.83 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 24.5 per cent from a year earlier. The US ranks 11th among 153 countries and territories investing in Việt Nam.
The rise of the greenback in the unofficial market was driven primarily by seasonal factors. The final three months of the year typically see a surge in demand for foreign currency transactions, leading to larger and more frequent price fluctuations.
Seminar participants noted that businesses should move beyond export activities by strengthening governance capacity, building partnerships and gaining a deeper understanding of the US market.
Under the licence, the company is authorised to establish a private telecommunications network using satellite transmission to test the operation of customer terminal equipment and assess the quality of products manufactured in Việt Nam.
Lâm expressed his appreciation for the views and proposals put forward by leaders of US corporations in science and technology, advanced manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, finance and investment.
The pitch was to bring global investors up to speed on Việt Nam''s macroeconomic outlook, its fiscal and monetary policy direction, and how it plans to manage public debt.
The meetings took place during the top Vietnamese leader’s trip to the US to attend the High-Level General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly and conduct bilateral activities.
The meetings took place during the top Vietnamese leader’s trip to the US to attend the High-Level General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly and conduct bilateral activities.
Việt Nam is creating favourable conditions for foreign companies, including US firms such as R3 Lithium, to invest and operate effectively in Việt Nam.
Việt Nam is pursuing policies to encourage investment in high-tech production and wants companies to strengthen links with domestic businesses, universities and research institutes.
Pressure from the new US tariff policy is prompting Vietnamese exporters to reassess their strategies. Rather than pursuing volume-driven growth, many are shifting towards higher-value orders, tighter cost control, greater productivity and a more balanced allocation of markets to reduce...