Vietnam reassures US of efforts to maintain supply chains: Trade minister


HANOI (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên (pic) held phone talks with US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to discuss bilateral economic and trade issues.

Diên, who is also Chairman of the Vietnam-US Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council, suggested the US Department of Commerce enhance discussions to recognise Vietnam as a market economy and give objective and fair opinions in line with the World Trade Organisation (WTO)’s regulations in trade defence investigations.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Vietnam , US , supply chains , trade , minister

Next In Aseanplus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (Jan 14, 2026)
HK singer Charlene Choi confirms romance with fitness coach 10 years her junior
No Malaysian involved in deadly crane collapse on train in Thailand
China extends condolences after deadly crane collapse in Thailand
Update: Crane collapse onto train in Thailand kills 32, injures 64, three missing
Mixed views in South Korea over death sentence request for Yoon
MACC estimates RM277bil lost to public funds graft since 2019
India urges its nationals to leave Iran
Singapore Opposition Leader Pritam Singh rejects motion against him, says his ‘conscience remains clear’
Zahid urged Akmal to reconsider quitting, says delegate

Others Also Read