Biden to meet To Lam tomorrow

US President Joe Biden is set to meet Vietnam’s president and ruling Communist Party Chief To Lam, the White House said.

Tomorrow’s meeting is expected to take place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Biden has been eager to deepen relations with the strategic SouthEast Asian country and manufacturing hub in a bid to counter Russia and China, with which Vietnam also retains ties.

Last September, Biden visited Vietnam and secured deals on semiconductors and minerals and an upgrade to Hanoi’s highest diplomatic status, alongside China and Russia.

In his first US trip since he was named as head of the party, To Lam will speak at the UN event and meet with representatives from several US corporations. — Reuters