VN, US sign agreement to strengthen bilateral partnership
VGP - A US$42-million agreement was signed on April 15 to advance Viet Nam’s economic competitiveness, through strengthening private sector competitiveness, innovation and startup ecosystems, and human capital.
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Accordingly, USAID technical assistance activities under this agreement will enhance the capacity of Vietnamese small and growing businesses, including those led by vulnerable populations, by facilitating access to competitiveness-enhancing technology, business management skills, and capital.
The agreement will also foster greater entrepreneurship; enable deeper linkages of Vietnamese startups to corporations, investment capital, and other supporting organizations in the international innovation and startup ecosystems; and strengthen high-quality human capital needed for a robust knowledge-based economy.
This agreement reflects the US’ continued commitment to support Viet Nam’s efforts to become a more open, innovative, and inclusive economy, said U.S. Ambassador to Viet Nam Daniel J. Kritenbrink.
“Through close collaboration with the Government of Viet Nam, we can ensure that USAID’s development assistance will meet our two countries’ mutual vision for a prosperous and independent Viet Nam,” the diplomat added.
By Thuy Dung
