Hanoi, March 18 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh pushed for balanced, harmonious and sustainable economic and trade ties with the US during a working session in Hanoi on March 18 with a delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) and nearly 60 major US corporations.

PM Chinh welcomed their working trip, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the second year of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Vietnam always considers the US a partner of top significance, especially in economy, trade and investment, he said, highlighted vast untapped potential for US firms in Vietnam. He expressed hope for the US's expanded presence in the country, especially in such key sectors such as energy, high technolo...