To Lam arrives in New York for UN General Assembly and U.S. visit FAST-MOVING

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Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam arrived in New York on September 20, 2026, to participate in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). His visit includes high-level bilateral engagements in the United States and a scheduled state visit to Canada.

During his stay in the U.S., To Lam is expected to deliver a speech at the UNGA high-level general debate, focusing on themes such as climate change, sustainable development, and the governance of future core technologies. He will also engage with U.S. business leaders, technology corporations, and investors to strengthen the Vietnam-U.S. comprehensive strategic partnership.

Economic ties between Vietnam and the U.S. remain robust. In the first eight months of 2026, bilateral trade reached approximately 137.42 billion USD, representing a 23.4% year-on-year increase. As of July 2026, Vietnam has ascended to become the fifth-largest trading partner of the United States.

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Canada · To Lam · United Nations · United States · Vietnam

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[● 2 SOURCES] As of the end of July 2026, Vietnam became the fifth-largest trading partner of the United States. en.cand.vn · es.vietnamplus.vn
[● 6 SOURCES] To Lam will conduct a state visit to Canada following his activities in the United States. en.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn · es.vietnamplus.vn
[● 13 SOURCES] To Lam is scheduled to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. en.cand.vn · baolaocai.vn · baoquangninh.vn · kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · nhandan.vn · +8 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Bilateral trade grew by 23.4% year-on-year during the first eight months of 2026. en.cand.vn · es.vietnamplus.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Bilateral trade between Vietnam and the US reached approximately 137.42 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026. en.cand.vn · es.vietnamplus.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] The visit to the United States is expected to provide momentum for the development of the Vietnam-US comprehensive strategic partnership. baoquangninh.vn · nhandan.vn · en.cand.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn
[● 11 SOURCES] To Lam arrived in New York on September 20, 2026, to attend the 81st UN General Assembly. baoquangninh.vn · kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · nhandan.vn · en.baoquocte.vn · thanhnien.vn · +6 more
[● 12 SOURCES] To Lam serves as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the country. baolaocai.vn · baoquangninh.vn · kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · nhandan.vn · en.cand.vn · +6 more