Message from the Ambassador

U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam David B. Shear

Thank you for visiting the website of the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi.  Promoting U.S. economic interests and creating opportunities for American businesses in Vietnam is among my top priorities as Ambassador.

Since our two countries normalized relations in 1995 we have made impressive advances in our bilateral relationship, which is based on mutual respect, growing friendship, and a sincere desire for constructive relations. Many of these advances have come in the area of trade.

December 2011 marked the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam and investment relationship. Since the implementation of the BTA in 2001, our two-way trade has grown significantly, reaching $22 billion in 2011. 

The United States and Vietnam continue to work together in multilateral fora like ASEAN, APEC, the WTO, and through our Trade and Investment Framework Agreement, to create a trade framework that is open, free, transparent, and fair.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced in an October 2011 speech on economic statecraft that “we are modernizing our agenda on trade, investment, and commercial diplomacy to deliver jobs and growth for the American people.” My Embassy is here to support you in your efforts to further advance the U.S.-Vietnam trade relationship. 

Please have a look at the resources we are making available on this site.  Check out upcoming events and activities, learn more about the best American export prospects, and find out which U.S. companies are seeking Vietnamese partners or, if you are Vietnamese, what help is available if you are interested in investing in the U.S.  Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance.

David B. Shear
U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam

Upcoming Events and Activities

Check here and the U.S. Commercial Service in Vietnam for information regarding upcoming events, news or other items of interest.

Upcoming Events and Activities

• Jun 7-10: Vietnam Architecture Exhibition 2012, Ho Chi Minh City
• Jun 4-7: Book Expo America in New York
• Jun 10-14: American Waterwork Association Annual conference & Exposition in Dallas
• Jun 13-15: InfoComm International 2012 in Las Vegas
• Jun 15-17: International Franchise Expo in New York
• Jun 17-27: Banking RTM delegation visit NY/DC/San Francisco
• Aug 27-29: Magic Marketplace 2012 in Las Vegas
• Oct 12-14: Safety Security Asia 2012 Show in Singapore
• Oct 17-19: Renewal Energy Technology (RETECH) Trade Show in Washington D.C.
• Oct 31-Nov 7: American Film Market in Santa Monica, California
• Nov 11-15: U.S. Infrastructure Mission visit Vietnam
• Nov 13-14: ASEAN Smart Grid and Transmission Workshop in Hanoi