Furthering Our Bilateral Relationship
Secretary Clinton (July 22): "The Obama Administration is prepared to take the U.S.-Vietnam relationship to the next level on these issues and in new areas of cooperation.
Harkin Delegation Focuses on Labor and Trade
United States Senators Tom Harkin (IA), Bernard Sanders (VT) and Al Franken (MN) visited Hanoi on July 7th. Following on earlier stops in Ho Chi Minh City to commemorate the 40th anniversary ...
Senator Webb Visits Vietnam
During the week of July 5th, Senator Jim Webb (VA) visited Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho. Senator Webb traveled to Vietnam to meet with senior government officials and to give the keynote address...
Embassy Headlines
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Academic Symposium Looks at U.S. – Vietnam Relations
On July 8 and 9, the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, together with the Vietnam Center at Texas Tech University, organized a two-day symposium entitled, “United States-Vietnam Relations: Toward a Brighter Future.”
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U.S. – Vietnam Relations Discussed at the American Center
On July 9, the American Center held a special event to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Vietnam and U.S. relations titled: "U.S-Vietnam Relations Over the Past 15 Years."
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USAID Provides Support for National Disability Law
On June 17, the National Assembly of Vietnam enacted the country's first comprehensive national law guaranteeing the rights of people with disabilities.
More News from the Embassy
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15th Anniversary U.S. – Vietnam Relations English Writing Contest Winners Announced
On July 12, 65 people gathered at the American Center to learn the names of the winners of the 15th Anniversary of U.S. –Vietnam Relations English Writing Contest. Grand Prize winner Nguyen Quoc Phuong of Foreign Trade University had his essay chosen from 36 eligible entries by a panel of 3 in-house judges.
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Immigration Reform Event at the American Center
On July 7, the American Center held a special event focused on President Obama’s recent speech on immigration reform. 45 participants watched 11 minutes of the speech, after which, Consular Chief Bill Weissman provided some context and explanation of the issues to the group.
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15th Anniversary Logo Unveiled
In a press conference on June 29th, U.S. Ambassador Michalak unveiled the winner of the 15th Anniversary of U.S. – Vietnam Relations Logo Contest. The logo, created by Nguyễn Trần Dương of Hanoi, features a flying kite composed of American and Vietnamese flags.
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Debate is Great at the American Center
On June 16th, the American Center introduced a new regular Wednesday afternoon feature: the Debate Club. The Club attracts students who are interested in developing a host of important skills including critical thinking, fact finding, analysis and public speaking.
