U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Highlights the Importance of Strengthening Ties with Vietnam

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🇻🇳 U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Highlights the Importance of Strengthening Ties with Vietnam.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized the importance of strengthening economic and security ties with Vietnam during her visit to the country, as part of the United States' efforts to build relationships in Asia. Yellen highlighted Vietnam's role as a key partner in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific and expressed the desire to deepen economic and security connections in the future. She also acknowledged Vietnam's significance as an export production hub for global manufacturers.

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