Dear students, faculty, administrators, and guests. Good morning and thank you for welcoming me here today at the Foreign Trade University. It is wonderful to see such a tremendous audience representing the full range of programs at the university. I am delighted to have this chance to speak with you today about the growth of …
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HANOI, May 24, 2022 – Ambassador Knapper and Assistant Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet, Acting President of Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam Pham Lan Dung, and Counselor for Public Affairs Pamnella DeVolder opened the new U.S.-Vietnam Cooperation Center after a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), 69 Chùa Láng Street, Hanoi. The new U.S.-Vietnam Cooperation …
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Op-Ed by the Heads of Missions of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and United States in Vietnam. Ambassador Hans-Peter Glanzer – Austria; Ambassador Paul Jansen – Belgium; Ambassador Marinela Petkova – Bulgaria; Ambassador Vitezslav Grepl …
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Ho Chi Minh City, April 8, 2022 – U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper visited Can Tho City on April 7-8, 2022, where he met with Can Tho leadership, Can Tho University leadership, environmental activists, students, and COVID-19 frontline health care workers. In a meeting with Secretary of Can Tho Party Committee Le Quang Manh, …
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HANOI, March 30, 2022 – Leading Vietnamese policy makers, influencers, educators, and other key stakeholders working in the field of English language education gathered in Hanoi today for a two-day conference on the future of English language teaching and learning in Vietnam. Hosted by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) from March 30-31, 2022, the …
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During her August 2021 visit to Vietnam, Vice President Kamala Harris affirmed the importance of U.S. and Vietnamese efforts to ensure space activities are conducted in a responsible and sustainable manner. As part of those joint efforts, U.S. and Vietnamese officials met virtually March 22-24 for the third U.S.-Vietnam Civil Space Dialogue. The discussion focused …
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Friday, October 9, 2020, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Good evening and welcome! We’re thrilled that you’re here with us this evening as we celebrate the 244th U.S. Independence Day and the 25th anniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam bilateral partnership. A very warm welcome to everyone joining us tonight at different locations here in Hanoi, as well as in …
Read More» Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Hello, friends! Good evening and welcome! I’m thrilled to be here with you all this evening as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of U.S.-Vietnam diplomatic relations. I would particularly like to thank my dear friend Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga and all of our partners at the Vietnam Union of …
Read More» By Daniel J. Kritenbrink, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam On July 12, 2016, the Arbitral Tribunal established under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982 concluded there is “no legal basis” for any PRC historic rights, or sovereign rights and jurisdiction, beyond those provided for in the Convention within the areas of …
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HANOI, July 9, 2020 — Yesterday, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Vietnam Office for Seeking Missing Persons (VNOSMP) signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) to support DNA analysis of unidentified human remains recovered from the U.S.-Vietnam war. Under this agreement, USAID will provide Vietnam with the best, cutting edge technology for …
Read More» Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Tower, Hanoi Dr. Vũ Tiến Lộc, Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, central and provincial government leaders, members of the business community and honored guests, good morning! I am very pleased to welcome you to the virtual launch of the 2019 …
Read More» Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Vietnam Red Cross Headquarters, Hanoi Thank you for inviting me here today. It is a pleasure to be among friends. Thank you to our hosts today – Associate Professor Nguyễn Thị Xuân Thu, President of the Vietnam Red Cross Society. I am pleased to see so many faces I know well …
Read More» We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support by the government and citizens of Vietnam for COVID-19 response efforts in the United States. On April 16, Ambassador Kritenbrink accepted a donation of 50,000 cloth masks from Minister Mai Tiến Dũng on behalf of Prime Minister Phúc for President Donald Trump. He also accepted a donation …
Read More» Thursday, April 16, 2020 Office of the Government, 1 Hoang Hoa Tham, Hanoi Thank you for inviting me here today. Like all of you, my colleagues and I have been carefully following recommended guidance on social distancing to do our part in the fight against COVID-19. As a result, this is actually my first public …
Read More» Thursday, March 5, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tien Sa Port, Danang [Insert VNG and Danang VIP names], Admiral John Aquilino, Rear Admiral Stuart Baker, and other distinguished guests, good afternoon. My name is Daniel Kritenbrink and I am the U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam. It is a true honor to join you today to welcome the USS Theodore …
Read More» Daniel J. Kritenbrink U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Hanoi February 24, 2020 On behalf of the U.S. Mission in Vietnam, I would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of The Venerable Thich Quang Do, Patriarch of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam. Thich Quang Do was a tireless advocate for religious freedom and …
Read More» Thursday, January 16, 2020 Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel, Hanoi It’s a pleasure to be here with you tonight to welcome the new year. Thank you for coming during this busy time of the year to meet with your Fulbright community in Vietnam. Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! This year we are celebrating 25 years of U.S.-Vietnam …
Read More» Monday, January 6, 2020 Intercontinental Hotel, Hanoi I would like to first thank my friend Jerilyn Brusseau, Peace Trees Co-founder, and her team for organizing this dinner tonight, and for the opportunity to meet the members of Peace Trees Citizen Diplomacy Delegation. I am happy to see many long-time friends who have done so much …
Read More» Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Location, City Xin chào các quý vị! And thank you all for coming this afternoon. Around the world, some of our planet’s most amazing animals are being hunted to extinction. Here in Vietnam, for example, the last wild rhino was killed in 2010, and there are probably less than 10 remaining …
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HANOI, September 24, 2019 – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Office of the Vietnamese Government, and the Ministry of Planning and Investment launched the USAID Linkages for Small and Medium Enterprises (USAID LinkSME) project. The event was attended by U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink, Minister and Chairman of …
Read More» Sunday, September 22, 2019 American Club, Hanoi Xin chào các bạn. Happy Pride! I am honored to be here today to celebrate the 8th annual Hanoi Pride. Thank you to: the organizers of Hanoi Pride for all you have done to make this possible, the businesses and embassies that have sponsored this event, and I …
Read More» Friday, September 20, 2019 DPAA Detachment 2 Annex, Hanoi Good morning to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Detachment Two team, and to our friends and colleagues who join us here for this important occasion. I am truly honored to be with you on the 2019 National POW/MIA Recognition Day, an annual event during which Americans …
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HANOI, September 20, 2019 – On September 20, 2019, representatives of U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) held a ceremony in Hanoi to recognize National POW/MIA Recognition Day in honor of those who were held captive and returned, as well as those who remain missing from past conflicts. Ambassador Daniel J. Kritenbrink …
Read More» Sunday, September 8, 2019 Crescent Plaza, Ho Chi Minh City Xin chào quý vị! Good morning and thank you so much for the warm introduction. First of all, allow me to recognize Fulbright University Vietnam President Đàm Bích Thủy [Dom Bic TWEE] and her team for their leadership and vision. The speed at which this …
Read More» Friday, September 6, 2019 American Center, Ho Chi Minh City Xin chào quý vị! Good afternoon and thank you so much for the warm introduction. First of all, please join me in welcoming our new Consul General Marie Damour to Ho Chi Minh City. We are so happy to welcome you back to Vietnam in …
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HANOI, August 28, 2019 – Ambassador Daniel J. Kritenbrink visited Quang Tri Province on August 27 to highlight cooperation to address war legacies. During his visit, Ambassador Kritenbrink met with Quang Tri’s Provincial Chairman Nguyễn Đức Chính, visited a Peace Trees Vietnam unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance site, visited Truong Son National Cemetery, and visited Hien …
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HANOI, August 28, 2019 – Speaking in Quang Tri on August 27, U.S. Ambassador Daniel J. Kritenbrink kicked-off a two-day workshop focused on sharing best practices related to Cluster Munition Remnant Survey (CMRS), a groundbreaking way of conducting survey and clearance operations that was developed, tested, and first implemented in Southeast Asia. Representatives of national …
Read More» Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Good morning! Thank you Jan-Erik Stoa for your kind introduction and all the work you, and your team at Norwegian People’s Aid, did to make this second Cluster Munitions Remnants Survey workshop a reality. The U.S. government is proud to sponsor this important event, and I thank the U.S. State Department’s …
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HANOI, July 10, 2019 — Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance launched the USAID Trade Facilitation Program. It was attended by Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink, USAID/Vietnam Mission Director Michael Greene, as well as representatives from local government …
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HANOI, June 25, 2019 – The U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), in collaboration with the Vietnam Office for Seeking Missing Persons (VNOSMP), on June 23 conducted its 150th Repatriation Ceremony at Danang International Airport. During the ceremony, Vietnam officially transferred remains believed to be those of U.S. personnel missing from the Vietnam War. A …
Read More» Sunday, June 23, 2019 Danang International Airport, Danang Vice Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn, Acting Director General of the Americas Division Lê Chí Dzũng, distinguished guests, friends and colleagues. It is a privilege to be here today to remember the sacrifice of American personnel who went missing in Vietnam so many years ago, as well as …
Read More» Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Intercontinental Landmark 72 Hotel, Hanoi Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome, and thank you for joining us to celebrate the 243rd anniversary of our Declaration of Independence. I want to first welcome our Guest of Honor from the Vietnamese Government, the Minister of Science and Technology Chu Ngọc Anh. Minister Anh, …
Read More» Thursday, June 6, 2019 Saigon Hi-Tech Park, Ho Chi Minh City I would like to thank President Dam Bich Thủy for the outstanding honor of joining you today to break ground at the future site of the beautiful Fulbright University Vietnam campus. The bilateral relationship between the United States and Vietnam is stronger than it …
Read More» Saturday, May 11, 2019 Thong Nhat Park, Hanoi Undetectable equals Untransmittable (U=U) Dr. Phan Thị Thu Hương, Deputy Director of Vietnam Authority for HIV/AIDS Control; Dr. Nguyễn Khắc Hiền, Hanoi Department of Health leader; and Dr. Nguyễn Nhật Cảm, Director of the Hanoi CDC; government leaders; representatives from academic institutions and students; the United Nations …
Read More» Friday, May 10, 2019 Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, Hanoi Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Thank you to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the American Chamber of Commerce for your support in organizing today’s event. I am pleased to be joined by [Vietnamese VIPs]. I also want to welcome …
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Speech by Ambassador Daniel J. Kritenbrink U.S. – Vietnam Business Summit Sheraton Hanoi Hotel Friday, May 10, 2019, 9:00 a.m. Good morning ladies and gentlemen. It’s an honor to be here today. I want to thank you to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the American Chamber of …
Read More» Friday, April 26, 2019 Air Quality Awareness Week is an occasion to discuss the importance of air quality and the harmful impacts of air pollution on human health, the economy, and the environment. Additionally, activities during Air Quality Awareness Week remind people to check the Air Quality Index to understand the best time of day …
Read More» Saturday, April 20, 2019 Deputy Prime Minister Trương Hòa Bình; Vice Minister Nguyễn Chí Vịnh and representatives from the Ministry of National Defense and Committee 701; Chairman Đinh Quốc Thái and representatives from the Dong Nai People’s Committee; Senator Patrick Leahy, Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Senator Tom Udall, Senator Rob …
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Good morning, everyone! Dr. Vũ Tiến Lộc, Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Central and Provincial government leaders, Fellow Ambassadors, Members of the business community, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be here with you this morning at the launch of 2018 Provincial Competitiveness Index Report. It is an …
Read More» Thursday, March 14, 2019 Vinh University, Vinh City Good afternoon! Thank you Professor Khoa for inviting me to Vinh University. Thank you also to all the faculty and students who came here today. I am especially pleased to know that alumni of English Access programs, E-Teacher, and the Fulbright program are here today too. What …
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Madame Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến, the Minister of Health Mr. Lê Hồng Sơn, the Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Mr. Phạm Lương Sơn, Deputy Director General of Vietnam Social Security Agency Mr. Nguyễn Hoàng Long, Director General of Vietnam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control Representatives of Ministries and Government, public health partners, and distinguished guests, …
Read More» Friday, December 7, 2018 The Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Thank you to the Asian Economic Forum, the American Chamber of Commerce, Fulbright University Vietnam, and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry for your support in organizing today’s event. I am pleased to be joined by [Vietnamese VIPs]. …
Read More» Thursday, December 6, 2018 Intercontinental Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh Good afternoon. Acting Assistant Secretary Ian Steff, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, it is an honor to be here and speak at this important seminar focused on opportunities for U.S.-Vietnam cooperation in Vietnam’s LNG sector. I’d like to take a moment to remember the life …
Read More» Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Hoang Yen Restaurant, Ho Chi Minh City Ladies and Gentlemen – good afternoon! It is an honor to address this meeting that joins the Fulbright University Vietnam Board of Directors and the Trust for University Innovation in Vietnam Board of Directors, together with Fulbright University Vietnam faculty, for the first time. …
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HANOI, November 21, 2018 – On Wednesday, November 21, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink delivered a speech to about 400 students and faculty of Hanoi University on the topic of U.S-Vietnam relations. Ambassador Kritenbrink discussed U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. policy towards Vietnam, as well as ways to build a strong U.S.-Vietnam Partnership in an uncertain world. “Today, the U.S.-Vietnam …
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HANOI, November 21, 2018 – Today, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink spoke at the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council’s (USABC) workshop in Hai Phong on Elevating Small and Medium Businesses into Industrial Revolution 4.0 and Inclusive Global Value Chains. Ambassador Kritenbrink, along with Mr. Lê Khắc Nam, Vice Chairman, Haiphong People’s Committee, Mr. Mai Xuân Thành, …
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Speech by Ambassador Daniel J. Kritenbrink Completion Announcement and Land Handover Ceremony USAID Environmental Remediation of Dioxin Contamination at Danang Airport Project VIP Terminal, Danang International Airport Wednesday, November 7, 2018 I’m Dan Kritenbrink, American Ambassador to Vietnam, and I am deeply honored to participate in today’s historic event. To Vice Minister and Senior Lieutenant …
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DANANG, November 7, 2018 – Today, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink and Vietnam Ministry of National Defense (MND) Vice Minister Nguyễn Chí Vịnh witnessed the signing of an agreement to hand over 13.7 hectares of remediated land at the Danang International Airport to the control of the Ministry of Transportation. This is the third …
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The U.S. Mission in Vietnam Launches the Ambassador’s Cultural Preservation Project of the Ho Citadel, Thanh Hoa Province HANOI, October 26, 2018 – In a ceremony at the Ho Citadel today, U.S. Embassy’s Country Public Affairs Officer, Ms. Molly Stephenson, announced a grant of US$ 92,500 to conserve the stone vault and the south gate …
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HANOI, October 23, 2018 – On behalf of the United States Mission in Vietnam, I extend my congratulations to Nguyễn Phú Trọng, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, on the occasion of his assumption of the Presidency. President Trọng’s selection comes at a time when our bilateral ties with Vietnam have never been stronger. …
Read More» HANOI, October 2, 2018 – The U.S. Mission in Vietnam expresses sincere condolences regarding the passing of Đỗ Mười, former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Đỗ Mười presided over the Party at a time when Vietnam began economic reforms that helped build the foundations of sustained economic growth and renewal, lifting Vietnam …
Read More» Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), Hanoi Vice President Bình, distinguished guests of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, friends of the U.S.-Vietnam partnership, good afternoon, and thank you for inviting me here today. It is wonderful to be back! It seems like it was just yesterday when I had the privilege to …
Read More» Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), Ho Chi Minh President Thắng, distinguished faculty and students of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, good morning. It is an honor to be here at the premier training institution for Vietnam’s leaders and strategic thinkers of the party and government. …
Read More» Friday, September 21, 2018 DPAA Detachment 2 Annex, Hanoi Good afternoon to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Detachment Two team, and to our friends and colleagues who join us here for this important occasion. I am truly honored to be with you on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, an annual event during which Americans pause to …
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HANOI, September 21, 2018 – On behalf of the U.S. Mission in Vietnam, I would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of President Tran Dai Quang. Our sympathies go out to his family and the people of Vietnam at this sad time. President Tran Dai Quang was a friend of the U.S.-Vietnam relationship. …
Read More» Thursday, September 13, 2018 Pan Pacific Hotel, Hanoi What a pleasure it is to be here today to celebrate the success of the Vietnam Education Foundation. I would like to extend a warm welcome to Deputy Minister Nguyễn Phương Nga of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as Dr. Kum Dongwha of the Vietnam …
Read More» Monday, September 10, 2018 Sheraton Hotel Hanoi Ballroom Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng, Mr. Under Secretary, Ambassador Phạm Quang Vinh, Good morning. Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished guests, it is great to be with you. Thank you, Michael, for the kind introduction. Thanks to Adam at the AmCham Hanoi, John Goyer from U.S. Chamber of …
Read More» Thursday, June 21, 2018 Melia Hotel, Hanoi Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome, and thank you so much for coming to celebrate the 242nd anniversary of our Declaration of Independence. It’s an absolute pleasure to be surrounded by so many friends for this special occasion. I want to first welcome our Guest of Honor from …
Read More» Daniel J. Kritenbrink U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Hanoi March 20, 2018 On behalf of the U.S. Mission in Vietnam, I would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and the people of Vietnam at this sad time. …
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HANOI, February 6, 2018 – On Monday, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi celebrated the opening of the new United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) office in Vietnam. APHIS Deputy Administrator Ms. Cheryle Blakely, U.S. Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink, and Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam formally …
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HANOI, January 26, 2018 – On Friday morning, U.S. Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink and National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion Vice Director, Mr. Le Lam, MA kicked off the U.S. Embassy’s seventh “Give a Tet Gift of Life” annual blood drive. “It is especially encouraging to see so many employees and their families, students who visit …
Read More» Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Fulbright University of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City Ladies and gentlemen, Vice Foreign Minister Ngoc, distinguished guests, good morning. It’s a tremendous honor to speak to you today, here at the Fulbright University of Vietnam Conference, and to participate with an institution that represents the future of Vietnamese higher education. And …
Read More» Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Vietnam Red Cross Headquarters, Hai Ba Trung Madam Nguyen Thi Xuan Thu, President of the Vietnam Red Cross; Representatives of Central Party Commission for External Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Health; Representatives of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent …
Read More» Saturday, December 9, 2017 Melia Hotel, Hanoi It’s a pleasure to welcome you this evening to celebrate a true milestone in the U.S.-Vietnam relationship: the 25th anniversary of the Fulbright program in Vietnam. First, I’d like to thank the President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam Mr. Nguyễn Vũ Tùng for joining us this evening. …
Read More» Statement by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Vietnam Caryn McClelland on Appeal Verdict of Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh HANOI, November 30, 2017 – I am deeply troubled that a Vietnamese court has upheld the conviction of peaceful activist and International Woman of Courage awardee, blogger Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh (aka “Mother Mushroom”) to 10 years in prison …
Read More» Senate Foreign Relations Committee September 27, 2017 Thank you Chairman Gardner, Ranking Member Markey, and Members of the Committee for the honor of allowing me to testify before you, and for considering my nomination by the President to be the next United States Ambassador to Vietnam. I am deeply grateful for the confidence that President …
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Sunday, September 24, 2017 Hello, everyone! It is wonderful to see so many people here today to celebrate Viet Pride in Ho Chi Minh City! Thank you to the organizers and volunteers, especially Tran Khac Tung and his colleagues at ICS, who have worked so hard to make these last three days possible. What a …
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September 15, 2017 Good afternoon members of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, friends and colleagues. I am honored to be with you on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, an annual event during which Americans pause to reflect on the sacrifices of service members who not only gave their lives for their country, but who have yet to …
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August 28, 2017 Good Morning Sr. Lt. General Nguyen Chi Vinh, Sr. Col. Hoang Kim Phung and the staff of the Vietnam Peacekeeping Center, Senior leaders of the Vietnam Peoples Army and Ministry of Defense Functional Agencies, Our partners from the United States and United States Military, Ladies and Gentlemen, Today, we celebrate the dedication …
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HANOI, August 11, 2017 – In recognition of World Elephant Day, which falls on August 12, the U.S. Embassy is calling attention to these majestic creatures and their plight for survival, especially Vietnam’s wild elephants. With this year’s World Elephant Day theme “Be Elephant Ethical” in mind, the U.S. Embassy organized a panel at the American …
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Tuesday, August 1, 2017 YSEALI Generation: ECommunity Thưa bà Nguyễn Thị Nghĩa, Thứ trưởng Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo, Các vị Đại sứ các nước ASEAN, Chào tất cả quý vị và chào mừng quý vị đến Hà Nội! Thank you to the Ambassadors of all the ASEAN member countries for joining us this …
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Keynote Remarks by Ambassador Ted Osius Connecting Viet Youth on Innovation and the 4th Industrial Revolution Marriott Hotel, Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 8:00 am Thưa ông Trần Văn Tùng, Thứ trưởng Bộ Khoa học và Công nghệ. Thưa ngài Trần Văn Tuấn, nguyên Bộ trưởng Bộ Nội vụ. Thưa Đại sứ Hoàng Long. Chào tất …
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August 8, 2017 Xin chào tất cả các bạn! Hôm nay tôi rất vui được gặp các bạn ở đây. Good morning everyone, and welcome to the first USAID Vietnam Scientific Research Community Workshop. Thank you to our distinguished guests from the Government of Vietnam and academia and our USAID and ASEAN fellows and PEER …
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President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Daniel J. Kritenbrink to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate individuals to key positions in his Administration including: Daniel J. Kritenbrink of Virginia to be Ambassador …
Read More» HANOI, July 26, 2017 – I am deeply concerned that a Vietnamese court has convicted peaceful activist Tran Thi Nga to nine years in prison and five years of probation under the vague charge of “propaganda against the State.” All people have the right to the fundamental freedoms of expression, association, and of peaceful assembly. …
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June 14, 2017 <in Vietnamese> Ladies and Gentlemen, friends and colleagues, welcome; and thank you all for joining us here today. A special hello and welcome to our guest of Honor Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha. Hosting our Independence Day celebration has always been one of my favorite parts of this …
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Hanoi, May 31, 2017 – At the Northern Regional Competition of the U.S. Embassy Hanoi’s 2017 Ambassador’s Entrepreneurship Challenge on May 30, 14 startups emerged as semifinalists. They will compete in the National Competition on June 14. This year’s Ambassador’s Entrepreneurship Challenge includes three categories: social entrepreneurship, idea stage, and startup stage. The goal of …
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HANOI, May 26, 2017 – Ambassador Osius visited Khanh Hoa province from May 23 to 24 to highlight Pacific Partnership 17’s (PP17) collaboration with the province. During the two-day visit, Ambassador Osius met with Khanh Hoa People’s Committee Chairman Le Duc Vinh, visited PP17 personnel from the United States, Vietnam, Japan, the United Kingdom, and …
Read More» May 19, 2017 (as delivered) <Vietnamese> Thank you very much Natasha for the introduction. I’d like to express my very sincere thanks to President Tran Dai Quang for his support of this conference. Mr. President, your presence here – and that of so many of your ministers – demonstrates clearly Vietnam’s commitment to collaborating with …
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The Hilton Hotel Ballroom Thursday, April 27, 6:00 pm In Vietnamese: [I am pleased to be here tonight to celebrate International Jazz Day with my friends at Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation.] The U.S. Embassy is honored to be Blue Dragon’s partner and supporter as you create lasting, positive change for children throughout Vietnam. Jazz is …
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March 26, 2017 Today, the U.S.-Vietnam relationship is stronger than ever. In the past two years, we’ve had productive visits to the United States by Vietnam’s highest party officials, and of course last May we had the historic visit by President Obama to Vietnam. I watched a million people line the streets of Ho Chi …
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HANOI, March 15, 2017 – Today, U.S. Ambassador Ted Osius and Vice Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong co-chaired the First Annual Donor Forum of the Mine Action Partnership Group (MAPG), a gathering of Vietnamese mine action agencies and international stakeholders dedicated to making Vietnam safe from the impact of explosive remnants of …
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The U.S. Mission to Vietnam is pleased to announce the 2017 U.S. Ambassador’s Entrepreneurship Challenge (AEC), the second annual entrepreneurial competition to encourage innovation and development of Vietnam’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Citizens of Vietnam are invited to apply to compete for exposure, mentorship, and financial support in this national competition. Startup Categories: The AEC is open …
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HANOI, March 10, 2017 – Ambassador Osius and a delegation from the U.S. Embassy visited Ha Giang province from March 1 – 4 to bicycle and explore the rich cultural, historical, and natural heritage sites, visit with local students, and meet with local and provincial leadership including Ha Giang Party Chief Trieu Tai Vinh. He …
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Chào tất cả quý vị và các bạn! Chúc mừng Ngày Quốc tế Phụ nữ tất cả các chị em! Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends and Colleagues, good morning. I’m honored to join you here today on International Women’s Day to discuss a challenge that is critical to the development of Vietnam’s society and economy: improving …
Read More» Hotel L’Opera Monday, Mar 6, 6:30 pm Thank you to the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council for inviting me to address you this evening. Chào tất cả quý vị! Thưa Bộ trưởng Bộ Nông nghiệp và Phát triển nông thôn Nguyễn Xuân Cường, Chủ tịch Ủy ban Nhân dân Thành phố Hà Nội Nguyễn Đức Chung, Thưa …
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HANOI, March 6, 2017 – On Friday, March 3, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius, along with local and Ha Giang provincial representatives, inaugurated the new Pho Bang Primary School, which was constructed with funding from the U.S. Pacific Command’s Overseas Humanitarian Disaster Assistance and Civic Action Program. “People are our nation’s most precious resource, …
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Read More» Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam Thursday, February 23, 2017 Good morning everybody. I am very pleased to join you in today’s workshop. I’ve been a student of the Vietnamese language for many years now, and I’ve learned it is rich in wise proverbs. For instance: Trong cái rủi có cái may . In English, we might say something like “inside every challenge, …
Read More» HANOI, December 19, 2016 – I am deeply concerned by the sentencing of peaceful activists Tran Anh Kim and Le Thanh Tung to 13 and 12 years in prison respectively under Article 79 of Vietnam’s Penal Code. All people should have the right to freedom of speech and association. The recent trend of arrests and …
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Thursday, December 8, 2016 – 6:15 PM <Vietnamese> Good evening and welcome to everyone. I am really looking forward to our discussion here. Thank you, Ms. Amin, for that very kind introduction. And thank you to Bloomberg for inviting me to join all of you here tonight. Bloomberg is doing some outstanding work bringing together leaders from …
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HANOI, December 2, 2016 – U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius today attended the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) workshop “Little Things Matter” and discussed with YSEALI members about volunteerism and the power of youth in bringing positive changes to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the founding of YSEALI. The workshop is one of …
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Ms. Mai Ngan Ha, thank you for the very kind introduction, and congratulations on being named a finalist in this year’s AmCham Scholars competition. And thank you to the American Chamber of Commerce for once again inviting me to speak. Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce, Amcham members, friends and distinguished guests, good evening. …
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Hanoi, November 18, 2016 – In support of the Government of Vietnam’s commitment to effectively enforce its conservation laws and international treaties to protect endangered and threatened species, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius announced the new U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Saving Species project to reduce wildlife crime. Global wildlife crime continues to …
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CAN THO, November 3, 2016 – Today, Arizona State University concluded the second of two 2016 Maker Movement Promotion Forums in Can Tho. U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius and Vice Minister of Science and Technology Tran Van Tung launched the first 2016 Maker Movement Promotion Forum in Hanoi on November 1, and U.S. Consulate …
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WECREATE | Vietnam Good afternoon, friends, and thank you for the gracious welcome. I am excited to be a part of the launch of WECREATE Vietnam, and pleased we are holding the opening ceremony the day after Vietnam’s Women’s Day. When President Obama visited Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in May, he announced we …
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Inauguration Ceremony of Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in National Institutes of Hygiene and Epidemiology Professor Nguyen Thanh Long, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Mary Wakefield, Acting Deputy Director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Professor Dang Duc Anh, Director of the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Distinguished guests, …
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Vietnam National Mine Action Center (VNMAC) Inauguration and Partner Conference I’m honored to be here today, to celebrate the opening of VNMAC’s new headquarters and the launch of the Mine Action Partnership Group. I come to you today when the United States, Vietnam, and many other partners, are focused on the future and advancing peace, …
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DANANG, October 18, 2016 – Today, Vietnam and the United States jointly commemorated the start of the second and final phase of thermal treatment at the Danang Airport. This phase will remediate a second batch of approximately 45,000 cubic meters of dioxin-contaminated soil and sediment under a project that is greatly benefiting the people of …
Read More» October 12, 2016 I am deeply concerned by the recent actions taken against peaceful human rights advocates, including the October 10 arrest of blogger Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh (also known as Me Nam), the September 22 court decision to uphold the convictions of bloggers Nguyen Huu Vinh (also known as Anh Ba Sam) and Nguyen …
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Friday, September 30, 2016 Stanford University Ladies and Gentlemen, it is an honor to address you today and to discuss with you the future of the U.S.-Vietnam relationship. In 1995, our two countries made a bold choice to strike out a grand new journey together. Twenty years ago, I had the privilege of serving in …
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Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Ladies and Gentlemen, it is an honor to address you today and to discuss with you the future of the U.S.-Vietnam relationship. In 1995, our two countries made a bold choice to strike out a grand new journey together. Twenty years ago, I had the privilege of serving in Vietnam as …
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HANOI, Sept 9, 2016 – From September 6-7, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius, joined by Leon Fuerth, former National Security Advisor for Vice President Al Gore, and Mr. Vo Hong Nam, General Vo Nguyen Giap’s youngest son, visited Dien Bien Province to stress the importance of education and history. During the two-day visit, the …
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On July 12, the American Center Hanoi hosted “A Conversation between the U.S. Ambassador and 2016 GIST TECH-I Pitch Competition First Place Winner Dao Xuan Hoang”. Through multiple rounds of competitions against over 1,000 applicants from over 100 countries, in June, Dao Xuan Hoang, founder of Monkey Junior, a language teaching app, emerged as the …
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By U.S. Ambassador Ted Osius DipNote, U.S. Department of State Official Blog June 15, 2016 At an early public event after assuming the position of ambassador, I was asked the question. My audience numbered about a thousand students. Their school in Vietnam’s former Imperial capital of Hue specialized in teaching the gifted and talented, and …
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Wednesday, June 8, 2016 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm CSIS Headquarters Amy Searight: Good afternoon, welcome everybody! I’m Amy Searight. I’m the new director for Southeast Asia here at CSIS so this is my first official function and it’s a real pleasure for me to be able to introduce Ambassador Ted Osius, who is here with …
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Co-hosted by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences and the U.S. Embassy Hanoi May 12, 2016 Remarks by Ambassador Ted Osius (as delivered) Good morning. Thank you to Vice President Duc for inviting me to speak with you today. I would also like to recognize VASS for spearheading this important discussion. Much credit goes to …
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Love and Purpose TEDx BaDinh, April 24, 2016 Let me start with a simple idea: in life, it’s love and purpose that matter. This photo [our family with Justice Ginsburg] shows that, every so often, love and purpose can align. When Clayton and I asked Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to renew our marriage …
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American Center, Rose Garden, Hanoi Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 4:00 p.m. (as prepared) Chào tất cả quý vị! It is a pleasure to join you today to view the Oscar-nominated documentary “Chau, Beyond the Lines” and hear from partners and advocates. The film shows a young man who strives to dream and take risks, even …
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Lotte Legend Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City Thursday, April 14, 2016, 8:50 a.m. (As Prepared) Chào tất cả quý vị! Hôm nay tôi rất hân hạnh được có mặt tại đây để chia sẻ với quý vị một trong những chủ đề tôi rất quan tâm – đó là khả năng sáng tạo của giới …
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(as prepared) Melia Hotel, Hanoi Thursday, March 31, 2016, 9:05am Mr. Vu Tien Loc, Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Central and provincial government leaders, Fellow ambassadors, Members of the business community, Distinguishes guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Xin chào tất cả các Quý vị! (Good morning everyone) Now in its 11th year, …
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Hanoi, March 23, 2016 {{IN VIETNAMESE}} Good afternoon, everyone. [Hanoi People’s Committee] Chairman [Nguyen Duc] Chung, [Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs] Minister [Le Hoai] Trung, thank you for participating in our inaugural “Meet the USA” conference. Ambassador Long, I would be remiss if I did not recognize you as the driving force behind this event. …
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Hanoi, March 21, 2016 AmCham Governors, business leaders, distinguished guests, good evening. Thank you, Adam for your kind introduction. It is indeed an honor to celebrate with you all again at Amcham’s Gala Dinner. Tonight is really that – a celebration, and there is much for us all to revel in: The fact that we …
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March 16, 2016, Washington, D.C. Good evening to all of you, and a special hello to all of the alumni of the Vietnam Education Foundation in the crowd tonight! I am continually amazed at the number of people who have worked so hard to make VEF a success, and who have benefited from its great …
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Sông Hồng Thủ Đô Hotel, Vinh Phuc 8:00 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2016 <Vietnamese> Chào tất cả quý vị! Rất cảm ơn quý vị đã mời tôi phát biểu tại cuộc hội thảo quan trọng này. Tôi rất vui được có mặt tại đây để cùng thảo luận với quý vị về Hiệp định Đối …
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An Op-Ed by Ambassador Ted Osius March 1, 2016 In January 2016, twenty American and Vietnamese cyclists embarked on what we called Hành Trinh Mới—a new journey—from Hà Nội to Huế. Our journey focused on the future: educating the next generation, tackling health and environmental challenges, and celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation. We also tried to …
Read More» February 26, 2016 In January 2016, twenty American and Vietnamese cyclists embarked on we called Hành Trinh Mới—a new journey—from Hà Nội to Huế. Our journey focused on the future: educating the next generation, tackling health and environmental challenges, and celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation. We also tried to learn more about Việt Nam’s history and to …
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(as prepared) Friday, January 29, 2016 [All Vietnamese] Good Afternoon. I am truly honored to stand here today on this historic bridge, which once marked the demarcation line that divided this country. When I first came to this country in 1996, I was a young diplomat, sent to begin what President Clinton then called “a …
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(as prepared) [All Vietnamese] Good morning! We are very pleased to be able to visit the Ha Tinh Orphanage Center. I’ve learned that the motto of the Ha Tinh Orphanage Village is “Let’s love each other – We are brothers and sisters.” I can see the reality of this motto throughout the facility and in …
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(as prepared) Friday, January 22, 14:00 [In Vietnamese] Good morning! I am pleased to be back visiting SOS Village during the pre-Tet season. It’s been a few months since I and my U.S. Embassy colleagues visited in September and now I can say “Happy New Year!” That was a fun-filled day; this one will be …
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(as prepared) January 14, 2016 [In Vietnamese] Chào tất cả quý vị! Rất cảm ơn quý vị đã mời tôi tới tham dự cuộc hội thảo tuyệt vời hôm nay. Tôi rất vui được gặp lại ở đây nhiều gương mặt thân quen, nhiều người bạn mới, và vui mừng được chứng kiến những mối …
Read More» Ambassador Osius and other U.S. officials attended a conference in HCMC co-organized by two leading think tanks from the U.S. and Vietnam, the Washington, DC-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Center for Strategic Studies and International Development (CSSID) from Hanoi. Ambassador Osius noted in his remarks the benefits for Vietnam if it continues its …
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In a ceremony at the U.S. Embassy on January 12, Ambassador Ted Osius delivered the first inter-country adoption visa issued under the new Special Adoption Program between the United States and Vietnam. Representatives of the Ministry of Justice – the Department of Adoptions, and the Adoption Service Provider, Dillon International, were present to witness as …
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I am deeply concerned by recent reports of harassment and detentions of peaceful human rights advocates, to include the December 16 arrest of Nguyen Van Dai, and information that Hoang Duc Binh, Do Thi Minh Hanh, and other peaceful labor rights activists reportedly were assaulted by police in Ho Chi Minh City on December 25. …
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Xin chào! Chào mừng quý vị tới dự buổi hội thảo hôm nay! Tôi cảm thấy thật sự phấn khởi được phát biểu khai mạc buổi hội thảo quan trọng này cùng với người bạn của tôi, Tiến sỹ Tạ Ngọc Tấn. Cảm ơn Tiến sỹ Tấn vì sự lãnh đạo của Ngài. Tôi cũng …
Read More» (as prepared) Speech by Ambassador Ted Osius Thursday, December 10, 2015 Good morning. Thank you for your kind introduction. Vice Minister Nguyen The Phuong, thank you for those insightful remarks. I would also like to recognize some of our speakers and panel members: Mr. Dao Van Hung, President of the Academy of Policy and Development; …
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Thank you for the kind introduction. Good morning, friends. I am delighted today to launch the GLOBE Program in Vietnam, in cooperation with NASA. I would like to recognize President Châu Văn Minh of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology for their leadership on this agreement. I would also like to introduce our Science …
Read More» AmCham Governors, business leaders, distinguished guests…good evening. I’m delighted to be here to recognize AMCHAM for another year of excellent support to U.S. business in Vietnam…as well as for AMCHAM’s many years of hard work as our partner in building the U.S.–Vietnam relationship. It’s great to see so many familiar faces out there. I’ve met …
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Good morning. CEO MacLennan; Mr. Cargill; Mr. Chanh Truong; Mr. Trần Công Thành, Vice Chairman of Phu Xuyen District Peoples’ Committee; Mr. Nguyễn Văn Điềm, Vice Chairman of Hong Minh Commune; Madam Nguyễn Thị Thỏa, Principle of Hong Minh Kindergarten School; distinguished guests, teachers and students. Today, we celebrate a number of milestones of the …
Read More» Chào tất cả quý vị, chào mừng quý vị tới tham dự buổi lễ tối nay. Major General Michael Rocco, Commanding General of the Third Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Security Guard Detachment of the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, and all those here tonight who are proud to bear the title of United States Marine, Ladies …
Read More» Good morning. Minister Phat, Vice Minister Khanh, distinguished participants and guests. It is a great honor to be here and to help welcome you to this event. I am the 3rd U.S. Ambassador to have the honor to open this important annual meeting between the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the international community …
Read More» Cảm ơn Bộ trưởng Bộ Y tế Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến. Thưa Bộ trưởng Bộ Y tế Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến, thưa Thứ trưởng Ngoại giao Hà Kim Ngọc, thưa Chủ nhiệm Uỷ ban các vấn đề xã hội của Quốc hội Trương Thị Mai, thưa các vị khách quý và quý vị. Secretary of …
Read More» Chào tất cả các bạn. Xin chúc mừng Quốc khánh lần thứ 70 của Việt Nam. Tôi rất ấn tượng về lễ diễu binh – diễu hành hôm qua tại Quảng trường Ba Đình. Tôi hân hạnh có được cơ hội này để chia sẻ suy nghĩ của mình với các bạn về tương lai …
Read More» I am delighted to be here to open up the newly refurbished Hoa Quy Medical Station. This medical center, which serves a community of over 13,000 residents, is now better equipped to handle the health care needs of this community. Pacific Partnership is about partnership. Our cooperation with Hoa Quy medical professionals has been outstanding, …
Read More» Thank you for joining us aboard the USNS Mercy this afternoon and for being a part of today’s historic collaboration between the Governments of the United States and Vietnam. During the sixth iteration of Pacific Partnership in Vietnam, we have together rebuilt medical clinics, shared medical expertise and best practices and, today, witnessed and participated …
Read More» Cảm ơn Thứ trưởng Long, Thứ trưởng Tám, Cục trưởng Kiểm soát bệnh và sức khỏe môi trường Pak Subuh của Indonesia, Bà điêu phối Viên Prathiba Mehta và thưa các quý vị. Tôi rất vinh dự được có mặt ở đây hôm nay để khai mạc hội nghị quốc tế phòng chống dịch bệnh …
Read More» Good morning. Thank you for inviting me to attend this very important conference. I am gratified to be sitting here alongside my colleagues, with whom I share my enthusiasm for this event, and for the important issues it allows us to consider. I have been asked to speak a little about the way forward, and …
Read More» Temple of Literature, Văn Miếu, Đống Đa, Hà Nội Friday, July 3, 2015 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. REMARKS Deputy PM Phạm Bình Minh; Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoàng Tuấn Anh; VUFO President Vũ Xuân Hồng; VUS President, Ambassador Nguyễn Tâm Chiến; Other distinguished guests. Good morning and thank you for organizing this historic …
Read More» Speech by Ambassador Ted Osius Noi Bai International Airport Tuesday, May 26, 9:00 am Thưa Bộ trưởng Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến, Chủ Tịch kiêm Tổng Giám đốc Điều hành Orbis International Jenny Hourihan, Thưa tất cả quý vị. Tôi thực sự vui mừng được chào đón Bệnh viện Bay Orbis tới Hà Nội ngày hôm …
Read More» Good morning, everyone: I am so excited to be here with you at BUBU (pronounced “boo boo”) Town – Be Unique, Be U. It’s a fun acronym that captures very important words. We are all different, and it is our diversity that enriches our world. Since we are using acronyms today, I offer this one …
Read More» Ms. Pratibha Mehta, UN Resident Coordinator, and our many friends here, Good morning. I am excited to join you at today’s event. This is the fourth time the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia has been celebrated in Vietnam, and over the course of only these four short years we have seen more and more …
Read More» Everywhere I go I make clear that the United States seeks a strong, prosperous and independent Vietnam that respects the rule of law and human rights. My government is committed to the success of our comprehensive partnership. Vietnam plays a key role in President Obama’s Rebalance Toward Asia. Under the Rebalance, we are strengthening ties in …
Read More» (As prepared) 8:30 am, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee, Ha Long City Thưa bà Vũ Thị Thu Thủy – Phó Chủ tịch Ủy ban Nhân dân tỉnh Quảng Ninh, Ông Lê Khắc Nam – Phó Chủ tịch Ủy ban Nhân dân thành phố Hải Phòng, Các vị đại diện Cục Di …
Read More» Remarks as prepared Good morning and what a pleasure it is to join you on this beautiful new location in this growing new neighborhood to inaugurate this campus. I gave my first policy address in Vietnam in the auditorium of Vietnam National University where, on a monument to Ho Chi Minh at the university’s entrance, …
Read More» Good evening. Thank you, Ngoc Anh, for your kind introduction and thanks to AmCham for organizing this wonderful event. Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh, Adam, Gaurav, the AmCham board of governors, distinguished guests, it is my pleasure to be here tonight. And tonight is especially memorable because of the fantastic music by our visiting …
Read More» This article was written by Ambassador Ted Osius and published in the online publication of the Council of American Ambassadors . The 20th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam is an opportunity to further deepen our two countries’ Comprehensive Partnership. In January, Vice Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc opened a conference in Hanoi marking …
Read More» My audience numbered about a thousand students. Their school in Vietnam’s former Imperial capital of Hue specialized in teaching the gifted and talented, and counted among its graduates Ho Chi Minh and General Vo Nguyen Giap. After a brief presentation, I offered to answer questions in Vietnamese or in English. The students asked their questions …
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March 6, 2016 Xin chào quý vị và các bạn. It is wonderful to be at Vietnam National University today. I would like to thank President Phùng Xuân Nhạ and all VNU students and faculty for your gracious hospitality. I would also like to thank Vice President Đức, Rector Hòa and Vice Rector Minh. You …
Read More» …It is an honor to mark World Wildlife Day here today with the launch of Operation Game Change. It is a pleasure to do so alongside Minister Cao Đức Phát from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vice Minister Bùi Cách Tuyến from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, colleagues from the Diplomatic …
Read More» Thank you, Minister Tien, Vice Minister Long, Dr. Phu, the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), everyone joining us by DVC, and ladies and gentlemen. I am honored to be here today for the inauguration of a facility that we all …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador Ted Osius awarded certificates of completion to 38 students who successfully completed the English Access Microscholarship Program at a graduation ceremony joined by teachers, parents, and education officials. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, students from less developed districts in Hanoi took afterschool English classes coupled with cultural activities, personal development seminars, …
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Good morning and welcome. I am truly excited to open this important conference with my friend, Dr. Dang Dinh Quy. I want to say a special thanks to so many people here today who have played such an important role in our relationship. I would like to recognize Vice Foreign Minister Ngoc for his leadership. …
Read More» Vice Minister Nguyễn Ngọc Đông, Director General Lại Xuân Thanh, Ambassador Boyce: I am very pleased to witness the signing today of this Memorandum of Collaboration between Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority and Boeing to advance Vietnam’s aviation regulatory system. The ultimate goal of this collaboration is to help Vietnam achieve the regulatory and safety standards …
Read More» Ho Chi Minh City, Jan 18, 2015 American Center Question 1: Could you assess Vietnam’s business environment? Do U.S. companies meet any obstacles in this market? What would they propose to change in the way of investment environment? First of all, when you look at Southeast Asia, broadly, the United States is the number one …
Read More» Good afternoon. It is wonderful to see you all here today at this truly historic event, and thank you, Tommy, for the warm introduction. I cannot think of a better way to start 2015 than to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Fulbright Economics Teaching Program. 2015 marks the 20th anniversary of the normalization of …
Read More» National identity is built, in part, upon myths, upon folklore. These stories create powerful, deep, emotional, and culturally relevant connections to the lands in which we dwell. One of my favorite Vietnamese myths is the story about the Vietnamese people’s creation as the children of two winged creatures: the dragon from the sea and the …
Read More» VietnamNet: Good morning, VietnamNet readers! Welcome to the roundtable discussion with the new U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Ted Osius. We have received a lot of questions from readers for Mr. Ambassador. Ambassador Ted Osius: Thank you, VietnamNet. I am very honored to join this roundtable discussion. I will try to answer in Vietnamese. If …
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