Vietnam Delegation Info Session
Zoom Webinar
Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET
Network 20/20 is looking for members of the delegation that will travel to Vietnam potentially from November 9 to 18, 2024 for on-the-ground research to gain a holistic understanding of the country, where it is in the comprehensive strategic relationship with the United States, and how the country navigates its balancing act between China and the United States. Learn more about the trip and the application process via our Info Session on Thursday, May 9 at 6 PM ET.
Why Vietnam?
In September 2023, the United States and Vietnam upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening the door to accelerated cooperation, particularly in the economic and people-to-people realms. Areas of growth include high-quality digital and physical infrastructure development, just energy transition, sustainable and smart agriculture, and broader and sustained participation in regional and global supply chains, in addition to Science and Technology cooperation with an emphasis on semi-conductors.
The reason for the “double upgrade,” which skipped the “Strategic Partnership” step, is a shared concern over China. Yet, Vietnam also has a Strategic Comprehensive Partnership with China and must strategically navigate the geopolitical gauntlet between both powers.
Program Goals
This research project is designed to answer two main questions:
Specifically, through the project the group will develop an understanding of the biggest areas of need within the upgraded partnership, focusing specifically on areas that touch on entrepreneurship with an emphasis on innovation and climate change adaptation. In addition, the program and its participants will create connections and share knowledge that will strengthen the growth of Vietnam’s economic and start-up ecosystem.
