Viet Nam Human Rights
Vietnam a smart place to do business: US Ambassador
21/1/17
US Ambassador to Vietnam Ted
Osius shares his thoughts about the upcoming Lunar New Year that the US-Vietnam
relationship and in Vietnam`s own development over the past twenty years and
Vietnam is a smart place to do business.
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| US Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius |
“The new year is traditionally a time to look back on
our accomplishments and look forward to the opportunities and challenges
awaiting us. In that spirit, I would like to welcome the Year of the Rooster
with some of my own thoughts about the year ahead.
I’ve witnessed tremendous progress in both the
U.S.-Vietnam relationship and in Vietnam’s own development over the
past twenty years.
The United States
is now Vietnam’s largest
export market, and Vietnam
is one of the fastest growing destinations for U.S. exports. Two-way trade grew
over 300 percent in the past decade alone!
In 2016, we increased opportunities for travel and
trade, we opened the door to increased cooperation on regional security, and we
witnessed our leaders’ historic visits to each other’s nations. This shows that
America’s interest in a
strong partnership with Vietnam
is more important than ever.
Sharing Vietnam’s goals
Vietnam’s goals of
economic growth and global integration are goals we also share. Continuing to
reform state-owned enterprises, creating space for small and medium-sized
enterprises, protecting intellectual property, and fairly, transparently, and
uniformly applying laws, labor standards, and environmental regulations will
help encourage growth and U.S.
investment.
Strong Vietnamese leadership of APEC 2017 will show
the world that Vietnam
is a reliable partner and a smart place to do business.
We fully support Vietnam’s priorities for APEC and
look forward to jointly promoting sustainable, innovative, and inclusive
economic growth, deepening regional economic integration, strengthening the
competitiveness of small and medium enterprises in the digital age, and
enhancing food security and sustainable agriculture.
We look forward to Vietnam playing a larger role in
the discussion of regional economic priorities, building consensus on breaking
down trade barriers around the Pacific, and encouraging member economies to
align with international norms.
The United
States also shares a mutual interest in
minimizing our collective environmental impact and helping vulnerable
populations adapt to the effects of climate change.
Here too, Vietnam, as one of the countries
most vulnerable to climate change, will drive these discussions through its
leadership of APEC. Climate change has the potential to affect tens of millions
within the region – most significantly in Vietnam. We are committed to
helping Vietnam
and its neighbors mitigate the impact of climate change.
Heal wounds of past
Fostering deeper people-to-people ties between our
nations will continue to be a top priority.
By connecting the boundless potential and aspirations
of the Vietnamese people with the tremendous energy of the Vietnamese-American
diaspora, we are working to heal the wounds of the past. Only through
reconciliation can we close the difficult chapter of our history with honor and
focus on the future.
Nothing builds compassion, eliminates misconceptions,
and dissolves distrust between people more than traveling and exploring each
other’s cultures first-hand, particularly when linked with education.
That’s why I am so excited about the launch of Peace
Corps Vietnam and Fulbright University Vietnam.
The Peace Corps program will bring bright, energetic,
and dedicated American volunteers who will help Vietnam’s diligent students learn
English.
And Fulbright
University, the first private,
nonprofit American-style
Vietnamese University,
will demonstrate the value of a transdisciplinary approach, meritocracy,
transparency, and academic freedom.
Our countries are working together to ensure our
mutual security and to strengthen ASEAN unity. Together, we are powerful
advocates for the need to safeguard peace, stability, and the rule of law in
the East Vietnam Sea
– and to oppose any nation using coercion to press its territorial claims.
With President Obama’s decision last May to lift fully
the ban on the sale of lethal weapons, we have finally normalized our defense
ties. We will continue to work together to strengthen Vietnam’s
ability to protect its maritime security and to work with partners to deliver
humanitarian aid in times of disaster.
Vietnam has set ambitious and commendable goals for
its development, including the creation of an environment in which ideas
compete, capital is accessible, entrepreneurs take risks, and innovation can
thrive.
From our own national experience, we have learned that
innovation requires the free exchange of ideas. When all members of society can
challenge the conventional wisdom, the country can forge a truly
entrepreneurial path.
Vietnam is in a
“golden moment,” blessed with a large, young population full of passion,
talent, and entrepreneurial ideas. I encourage Vietnam to expand the ability of
young people to contribute.
We’ve made great strides in our bilateral
relationship, and momentum is on our side.
I have no doubt that in this new year, if we continue
to work in a spirit of mutual respect, we will achieve even more together.”
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All comments [ 10 ]
He really understand our country, especially the economy
The United States is now Vietnam’s largest export market, and Vietnam is one of the fastest growing destinations for U.S. exports
I'm very happy to see the development of the two countries
Vietnam is a reliable partner and a smart place to do business
we are working to heal the wounds of the past, of the war in Vietnam caused by the US
Vietnam is in a "golden moment" and it is also a great chance for other countries, especially for the economic partner like the US
The new year is coming soon, and we all hope that there will be a lot of opportunities for both countries to do business and develop
Vietnam is playing more important role in all aspects of regional cooperation.
We should more focus on fostering people-to-people ties between our nations in this new year.
I think the US Ambassador really love Vietnam
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