Vietnam Invites US Businesses to Join APEC 2027
Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyên Minh Hang urged American companies to actively participate in the APEC 2027 Leaders’ Week and related ministerial meetings during an October 12 meeting in Hanoi with John Goyer, vice-president for Southeast Asia and Oceania at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC), lecourrier.vn reported. The discussion centered on bilateral economic ties and preparations for Vietnam’s upcoming host year of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.
During the Hanoi talks, Nguyên Minh Hang praised the USCC for fostering trade and investment between the two nations, highlighting positive outcomes in reciprocal trade agreement negotiations, according to lecourrier.vn. She called on the chamber to act as a bridge for US firms seeking to expand cooperation in science, technology, and innovation. Goyer commended Vietnam’s proactive planning and early consultations with member economies, pledging the USCC’s network to support a successful APEC 2027. She saluted the return of John Goyer to Vietnam on the occasion of the Vietnam-United States Business Summit, jointly organized by the USCC, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), and the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham). She reaffirmed the importance that Vietnam attaches to the comprehensive strategic partnership with the United States, expressing the wish to see this relationship continue to develop in a concrete and effective manner, with stable, balanced, and sustainable economic and trade cooperation. John Goyer expressed confidence about the upcoming conclusion of negotiations on the reciprocal trade agreement, which would contribute to the development of balanced, sustainable, and mutually beneficial Vietnam-United States economic relations.
Preparation Seminars Underway in Hanoi
Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu stated at the event that hosting the forum is a central diplomatic mission through 2030, aimed at establishing a growth model driven by productivity and competitiveness as Vietnam targets developed-nation status by 2045. Courtney Beale, deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, noted that Vietnam's successful hosting of APEC in 2006 and 2017 proved its leadership capacity, confirming Washington's commitment to sharing organizational expertise. Courtney Beale affirmed that Vietnam was one of Washington's most important partners in the Indo-Pacific region, with a growing role and position on the regional and global stages. Courtney Beale took the floor during the seminar.
Eduardo Pedrosa, executive director of the APEC International Secretariat, praised Vietnam for becoming one of the few member economies to host the summit three times, according to fr.vietnamplus.vn. The international body committed to helping Hanoi design an agenda that leaves a lasting cooperative footprint across the Asia-Pacific region. Officials emphasized inter-agency coordination between central and local authorities to manage logistical demands and showcase provincial economic and cultural identities during the 2027 meetings. The two-day event followed a first session held in April 2026, focusing on management, direction, and coordination mechanisms between different tiers of government and localities, as well as with the APEC International Secretariat and relevant partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Vietnam previously host the APEC summit?
Vietnam previously hosted the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meetings twice, in 2006 and 2017, establishing a track record praised by both U.S. and international secretariat officials.
Who attended the October meetings representing the United States business community?
John Goyer, vice-president for Southeast Asia and Oceania at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, met with Vietnamese officials in Hanoi to discuss private sector participation in the 2027 forum.
What specific sectors did Vietnamese officials highlight for U.S. investment?
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyên Minh Hang encouraged American enterprises to expand their cooperation into science, technology, and innovation during discussions with the USCC.
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