US to focus on deepening ties with Vietnam after Putin’s Hanoi visit

The US is now Vietnam’s prime export market and the US State Division mentioned in asserting Kritenbrink’s go to that he would “reaffirm the USA’ assist for a powerful, impartial, resilient, and affluent Vietnam” and “underscore the sturdy US dedication to implementing the US-Vietnam Complete Strategic Partnership.”

Russia and Vietnam signed agreements on points together with vitality, underlining Moscow’s pivot to Asia after the West imposed sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine battle.

Regardless of US concern over Vietnam internet hosting Putin, some analysts imagine Hanoi could have calculated it is not going to endure materials penalties, provided that Washington depends on good relations with Vietnam to counter its rivalry with China within the Indo-Pacific area.

Nonetheless, Hanoi is awaiting an essential US determination due by Jul 26, on whether or not to raise Vietnam to market-economy standing, and Alexander Vuving, a Vietnam and Asia professional at Hawaii’s Daniel Okay. Inouye Asia-Pacific Middle for Safety Research, mentioned internet hosting Putin might have an effect on this.