To Lam's U.S. trip shows the status quo in Vietnam is still working
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To Lam, president of Vietnam and general secretary of the VCP, completed an official visit to the U.S. on Sept. 25, 2024, becoming the first party chief to address the UN; he met with U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss the comprehensive strategic partnership; Vietnam's bilateral trade with the U.S. grew from $2.9 billion in 2002 to $128.7 billion in 2023; Vietnam is the sixth-largest source of U.S. imports; the National Assembly is expected to nominate a new president in October; the article argues that Vietnam's growth through export manufacturing and free trade will continue due to cultural traits, policy, and action; the author predicts Vietnam could escape the middle-income trap by 2045.

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