rime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Tim Hughes, Senior Vice President for Global Business and Government Affairs of SpaceX, at their meeting in Hanoi on September 6. (Photo: VGP)

The PM affirmed that Vietnam considers the US an important partner and wants to further deepen relations with the country, particularly in science and technology, innovation, high-tech industries, and semiconductors, which have been defined as key pillars of the bilateral relationship.

With the US investing more than 11.8 billion USD in over 1,300 projects in Vietnam, PM Chinh held that economic relations have yet to be commensurate with the potential and comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Vietnam always creates the most favorable conditions possible for US businesses tosucceed in the nation in the spirit of “harmonzsing interests, sharing risks,” he said.

The PM also highlighted Vietnam's ongoing efforts to build a digital government, digital economy, digital society, and digital citizens, and expressed his wish for large technology companies, including SpaceX, to cooperate and invest in the country.

Tim Hughes, Senior Vice President of SpaceX, the world leader in spacecraft, satellite launch services, and satellite communications, expressed high regard for Vietnam's investment environment. He stated that SpaceX is eager to invest and introduce Starlink satellite Internet services in Vietnam. This includes offering services in education, training, disaster prevention, and more. Hughes also urged Vietnam to prepare the necessary infrastructure and conditions to ensure the project's success, contributing to 100% Internet coverage for the country's population.