Vietnam’s transformation signals a powerful truth: Nations committed to change can achieve mutual benefit

Allison Huynh : Vietnam is ready for deeper trust, engagement, and partnership with the United States .

She says Vietnam ’s deep-water port at Nha Trang , built during the Vietnam War , is a key strategic asset, ideally suited for docking submarines, aircraft carriers, and other naval vessels.

With $3.4 trillion in annual trade passing through the South China Sea , Vietnam 's role in safeguarding international law and freedom of navigation cannot be overstated.

The U.S. can capitalize on its partnership with Vietnam as the nation emerges as a key manufacturing hub.

Vietnam ’s strategic location, skilled workforce, and pro-business environment make it a prime destination for nearshoring and friend-shoring.

As a cornerstone of the “China+1 strategy, Vietnam offers opportunities to diversify supply chains.