Washington D.C., Feb. 4 -- Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung on February 3 oversaw the signing of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical JSC (BSR) and several leading US energy firms, marking a fresh step forward in bilateral energy cooperation.

The agreements come as Vietnam and the US intensify negotiations on a reciprocal, fair and balanced trade deal designed to build a stable, long-term framework for economic and trade collaboration. Energy cooperation has been identified as a central pillar in this process, supporting Vietnam's energy security, broadening the scope of bilateral engagement, promoting two-way trade, and helping shape a more balanced and sustainable trade partner...