U.S. Titans Head to Vietnam: A Major Corporate Mission

Top U.S. tech, defense, and energy companies, including Boeing and Apple, will join a major business delegation to Vietnam. Organized by the US-ASEAN Business Council, the mission comes amid U.S. tariff threats. Executives will meet Vietnamese leaders to discuss trade opportunities and economic relations.

In a significant move, leading U.S. tech, defense, and energy firms, such as Apple and Boeing, are set to embark on a major business mission to Vietnam next week. This visit, organized by the US-ASEAN Business Council, signals increasing corporate confidence amid potential U.S. trade tariffs.

This year's mission occurs as Vietnam reviews U.S. goods duties, including liquefied natural gas, agriculture, and high-tech products. It coincides with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats against several trading partners. Over 60 prominent U.S. company executives will participate in the delegation, aiming to bolster economic ties.

Notable participants include Apple, Intel, Coca-Cola, and Nike, alongside Boeing, Amazon, and Bell Textron, seeking expansion in Vietnam's growing economy. Financial giants like JPMorgan and Visa will also join. The mission underscores Vietnam's dedication to boosting LNG imports to reduce its trade surplus with the U.S., valued at over $123 billion in 2024.

(With inputs from agencies.)